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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 9 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 November 2018. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 19 November 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Horn of Africa: Navy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection the Royal Navy is providing for the protection of (a) coastal waters and (b) fishing stocks off the Horn of Africa.

Answer

The Royal Navy does not conduct operations specifically for the protection of fishing stocks off the Horn of Africa, but has contributed ships and personnel to the European Union Counter Piracy Mission under Operation Atalanta. The Royal Navy also contributes, alongside 32 other countries, to Combined Maritime Forces, which conduct Maritime Security Operations in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
189556
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Deployment Navy Horn of Africa
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk