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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

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role HMS Cumberland has played in protecting the Al Basra oil terminal.
Answer

HMS Cumberland provided security, surveillance and support to the Al Basrah oil terminal during her tasking under Commander Task Force Iraqi Maritime (CTF-IM) in December 2010. The UK works alongside the US and the Iraqi Navy and Marines to maintain security around the oil terminals in the Arabian Gulf.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48927; 526 c116W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
HMS Cumberland
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk