§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Indonesian authorities regarding terrorism in Bali. [165335]
§ Mr. MacShaneWe are in regular contact with the Indonesian authorities on issues relating to terrorism, including in Bali. Through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Global Opportunities Fund we have provided training in crisis management, aviation security and counter-terrorism legislation. We are also developing a programme of further training for the police. Richard Gozney. then our Ambassador in Jakarta, attended the Bali conference on regional approaches to counter terrorism in February 2004, at which discussions were held further to develop cooperation in counter terrorism. We will continue to work with the Indonesian government against this threat, including through capacity building.