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
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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
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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.
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- Military aircraft Trees Syria Military intervention
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