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Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2015. It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Monday, 7 September 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Syria: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Written Statement on UK Embedded forces, Official Report, HCWS149, 20 July 2015, what provision he has made with the Syrian government for the repatriation of UK military personnel flying missions over Syrian territory in the event of an allied aircraft containing UK personnel being shot down.

Answer

The coalition takes appropriate measures to reduce the risk to aircraft and personnel, including personnel recovery capabilities. The coalition does not work with Assad. Therefore the UK does not have any provisions in place with the Syrian government for the repatriation of UK military personnel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8081
Session
2015-16
Related items
UK Embedded Forces
Monday, 20 July 2015
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Military aircraft Trees Syria Military intervention
Link
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