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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 8 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 April 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Navy: Deployment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what facilities are currently available to the Royal Navy in the Far East.

Answer

When deploying to the Far East Royal Naval vessels would normally have access to the port facility of the nation that they visit during the deployment.

In addition, the United Kingdom operates a jetty and fuel depot at Sembawang in Singapore as part of our commitment to the Five Powers Defence Arrangements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
32723
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Deployment Navy Military bases Asia
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk