asked the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on reports that the Dutch Navy is to supervise the training of Naval Service personnel for the new helicopter carrying vessels, if these reports are accurate; if any other foreign navy will be involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

The Dutch Navy have not been asked to undertake the role envisaged in the Deputy's question.

Has any other foreign navy been asked?

I was asked about the Dutch Navy.

The question asked if any other foreign navy will be involved. Would the Minister answer that part of the question?

The Dutch have not been asked to undertake the role.

I know the Minister said that. Would he answer the question put down, which is whether any foreign aid was involved? That is either yes or no.

It will not be yes or no. It has to be an ambivalent answer.

I am afraid that I have not got the information on this.

The Minister should ensure that when questions are put down the reply is in his brief.