HC Deb 04 April 2000 vol 347 c397W
Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans has he to send British forces to Israel for joint training exercises. [117562]

Mr. Spellar

[holding answer 3 April 2000]: There are no such plans at present.

Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what meetings have been held with Israeli Government officials and his Department in the United Kingdom in the last year. [117563]

Mr. Spellar

[holding answer 3 April 2000]: During the past year there have been numerous meetings between MOD and Israeli officials in the UK and a wide range of issues were discussed. Similar meetings and contacts will continue this year.