To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is his policy regarding the release of detailed information concerning service personnel stationed in (a) Belize and (b) Thailand.

National security considerations may restrict the amount of detail that can be disclosed about service personnel stationed overseas. In addition, where such personnel are providing military training assistance for the host Government, details are normally confidential between Her Majesty's Government and the Government concerned. Further information on such assistance may be released in some circumstances with the agreement of the host Government. These principles apply when considering the release of information concerning United Kingdom service personnel in any overseas country, including Belize and Thailand.