Sudan

Mr. Newens
asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces are at present serving in the Sudan; and how many of these have previously been attached to the Special Air Service.

Dr. Gilbert
Eight, of whom one officer was previously attached to the Special Air Service. Her Majesty's Government also have a Defence Attache in Khartoum.

Mr. Newens
asked the Secretary of State for Defence in what capacity and for what purposes members of Her Majesty's Armed Forces are serving in the Sudan.

Dr. Gilbert
To assist in training members of the Sudanese armed forces at the Sudanese Staff College, Military College, Armour School and Signals School.