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Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 24 January 2011.


Armed Forces: Parachute Operations

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many occasions in the last 20 years regular United Kingdom forces have been deployed on operations by parachute.
Answer

UK parachute forces were formally deployed in Sierra Leone in 2000. Although the Special Forces have a parachute capability, information on any operations relating to them has been withheld as its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5582; 724 c84WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Parachuting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk