Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2006. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 January 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Merchant Fleet
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the impact on measures to protect the British merchant fleet of the planned reduction in the fleet of commissioned frigates and destroyers; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The global threat to merchant shipping is kept under constant review, and the Royal Navy, in conjunction with other Government Departments and international partners, remains fully capable of providing support and assistance to British merchant shipping via its Maritime Trade Operations policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 45193; 441 c2127W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Protection Merchant shipping Navy Warships Destroyers Frigates
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