Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2008. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Turks and Caicos Islands: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the (a) nature and (b) duration of the assistance provided by Royal Navy vessels to the Turks and Caicos Islands was in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
- Answer
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Royal Navy vessels HMS Iron Duke and RFA Wave Ruler provided humanitarian assistance to Turks and Caicos in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike for a period of five days. Teams from both vessels were ashore during this period helping repair infrastructure. At the same time, assets from HMS Iron Duke and Wave Ruler undertook a damage assessment of the islands as well as transporting fuel, water and supplies to some outlying islands.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 483 c155W;483 c154W; 235580
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Navy Turks and Caicos Islands Hurricanes and tornadoes Military aid
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