UNITED NATIONS

Sir Nicholas Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the number of staff officers seconded to UN missions; and if he will make a statement.

Mr Mark Francois, Minister of State for the Armed Forces: In February 2014 the Secretary of State approved an increase in the deployment of UK military Staff officers to UN missions, with costs being met through the Conflict Pool. Officials are currently working with the UN to fulfil this target.

| Hansard

DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT

Parliament has been dissolved until after the General Election on 12th December and there are now no MPs. This website is for reference of my work when I was a Member of Parliament.

I am not seeking re-election.