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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 April 2021. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 April 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


A400M Aircraft: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the RAF's A400M is capable of supporting special forces parachute operations.

Answer

It has been the longstanding position of successive Governments not to comment on the capabilities of the UK special forces, as to do so would put personnel and operations at risk.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
180420
Session
2019-21
Subjects
A400M aircraft Special forces Parachuting
Link
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