Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on how many occasions Libyan service personnel training in the UK have broken local protocol and guidelines whilst training at the Bassingbourn Base; and what internal disciplinary procedures followed each such breach.

Under the terms of the Technical Arrangement signed between the Libyan Government and the UK for the Training Programme, Libyan personel were subjected to UK jurisdiction. At the start of their training in the UK the terms and standards of conduct under which the Libyans were to adhere to while undergoing training were clearly set out. These terms and rules of conduct were jointly agreed in consultation with the Home Office. Where there have been breaches of the terms of the Technical Arrangement or acceptable standards of conduct these have been dealt with, if necessary by the Police and the Home Office. Sanctions have included the removal of individuals from training and the UK through to increased security and restrictions on freedoms and privileges including leaving Bassingbourn Barracks. UK Trainers closely supported the Libyan National Support Element who were responsible for ensuring discipline was maintained amongst the Libyan trainees.