Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance the United Kingdom gives the Islandof Bermuda to help them with air sea rescue, drugs enforcement and shipping control; and if he will make a statement. [96706]Mr. Battle: The UK stands ready to provide technical advice and assistance to Bermuda when necessary. The British Maritime andCoastguard Agency provides air/sea rescue training to Bermuda. Bermuda has access to a British Drugs Liaison Officer (DLO) based inNew York and is included in regional drug operations. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency also provides advice and training whererequired to the Bermudian administration to assist it in fulfilling its obligations under relevant international maritimeconventions.