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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Monday, 21 March 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 March 2011. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 March 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Cumberland: HMS Cornwall

Question
(2) how many vessels have been (a) queried and (b) boarded by HMS Cornwall during her current deployment.
Answer

On current deployments: HMS Cumberland has queried a total of 256 vessels and conducted 40 alongside assurance visits where a boarding party goes alongside vessels to gather information, assist in developing the patterns of life for that specific area and offer assurance against maritime crime. HMS Cornwall has queried a total of 173 vessels and boarded 10 vessels.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48926; 526 c117W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
HMS Cornwall HMS Cumberland
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk