Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2015. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Aircraft
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether, following the loss of Maritime Patrol Aircraft capability in 2010, there is any airborne surveillance capability available to assist the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, HM Revenue and Customs and the Border Agency; and whether assets available today will be available next year.
- Answer
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Requests to assist other Government Departments and agencies are routinely received by the Ministry of Defence through the Maritime Operations Centre, the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the Air Rescue Co-ordination Centre, who will decide the appropriate surface or aviation asset to provide the support from a range of maritime and aviation capabilities.
The type and quantity of assets at the Ministry of Defence's disposal is not necessarily constant from one year to the next. Different factors are taken into account when procuring and supporting capabilities.
The Strategic Defence and Security Review will allow us to review our maritime and aviation capability.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL941
- Session
- 2015-16
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- Subjects
- Military aircraft Surveillance Revenue and Customs Maritime and Coastguard Agency UK Border Force
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