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Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 9 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 2016. It was answered by Julian Brazier (Conservative) on Monday, 15 February 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 5.14 of the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, what the timetable is for the establishment of Defence Staffs in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Answer

The British Defence Staffs in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa will be established by the end of 2016. The exact timetable is under consideration. Once decisions have been made I will write to the hon. Member to inform him of the dates when the British Defence Staffs will be in operation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26634
Session
2015-16
Related items
Armed Forces
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Deposited Paper DEP2016-0962
Monday, 19 December 2016
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces
Link
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