Written question asked by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2009. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Somalia: Piracy
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received of allegations that intelligence services in the UK are supplying intelligence to Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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[holding answer 1 June 2009]: We are aware of recent press reports, upon which we assume the question is based and which originate in a speculative Spanish radio report, citing allegations that Somali pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden have been receiving information from shipping consultants in London. The allegations contained in the original report and subsequent press reporting are unsubstantiated and unfounded.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 493 c379-80W; 277003
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Piracy Somalia
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