§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what security measures have been taken by his Department to ensure the safety of the UK military training team in Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement. [131495]
§ Mr. HoonIn view of the unstable security environment, the Short-Term Training Teams we have deployed to Sierra Leone include a contingent specifically tasked with Force Protection. British Forces have been provided with appropriate Rules of Engagement to allow them to defend themselves robustly if attacked.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost to the Government of implementing Operation Basilica in Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement. [131496]
§ Mr. HoonThe estimated costs of the two Short-Term Training Teams we have recently deployed to Sierra Leone under Operation Basilica amount to some £1.3 million.