HC Deb 12 February 2001 vol 363 c50W
23. Ms Squire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he next plans to visit Sierra Leone; and if he will make a statement. [148240]

Mr. Hoon

I returned on 31 January from a short visit to Sierra Leone, and as yet I do not have further plans to visit.

I was able to see for myself the impressive work of the UK armed forces in training the Sierra Leone Army. It was clear to me that we are making a real difference in enhancing the capability and confidence of the Sierra Leone Army battalions that have been trained.