Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 June 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 19 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what rules of engagement apply to (a) the American National Guard and (b) the US security police personnel concerning protestors found on bases in the UK. - Inc ref to Exemption 1 (Defence, Security and International Relations) of Part II of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what rules of engagement apply to (a) the American National Guard and (b) the US security police personnel concerning protesters found on bases in the UK. [119500] Mr. Ingram: It is not our practice to comment on Rules of Engagement and that information is withheld under Exemption 1 (Defence, Security and International Relations) of Part II of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 119500; 407 c349W;407 c351W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Armed forces Protest Military police Military bases USA Rules of engagement
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk