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Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 November 2007. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 November 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


NATO Response Force

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which military units will form the UK's contribution to the NATO Response Force in 2008.
Answer

From January to June 2008, the UK's contribution to the NATO Response Force will be one carrier and associated aircraft together with an escort ship (a destroyer or frigate) and a deployable air operating base (comprising four Tornado GR4 aircraft, and associated air-to-air refuelling, airborne early warning, and tactical air transport aircraft). The details of the UK's contribution from July to December 2008 have yet to be confirmed. All forces will be drawn from the Joint Rapid Reaction Force.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
467 c899W; 166003
Session
2007-08
Subjects
NATO response force
Link
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