Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Mark Pritchard (Conservative). It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Piracy
- Question
- What steps he is taking to protect shipping around the horn of Africa from piracy.
- Answer
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The UK takes the protection of merchant shipping very seriously, and many personnel, both in the UK and overseas, are engaged in activities relating to the suppression of piracy around the horn of Africa. This includes the provision of command and control functions for both UK and international military vessels. We are working with the UK shipping industry, other Departments and international partners to co-ordinate, educate and support merchant shipping in the region.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 493 c4
- 277534
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Piracy Somalia
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