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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


UK Border Force

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 7 July (HL941), what aerial surveillance capability the Border Agency operates separately from the Ministry of Defence; and what assessment they have made of whether civilian assets currently available will be available next year.

Answer

We do not comment on specific operational matters that impact on national security. A variety of assets ensure the integrity of the UK border.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1355
Session
2015-16
Related items
Military Aircraft
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
UK Border Force
Monday, 19 October 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Aircraft Borders Surveillance UK Border Force
Link
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