Written question asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour) on Monday, 4 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 May 2020. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Monday, 11 May 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
BAE Systems: Freight
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what cargo on carried by BAE Systems’s weekly freighter flight from Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire to Ta’if in Saudi Arabia via RAF Akrotiri.
- Answer
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These BAE Systems operated flights provide logistics support for UK-supplied aircraft and systems operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, which play a key role in the defence and security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These flights night-stop at RAF Akrotiri, both inbound and outbound from Saudi Arabia, for the wellbeing of the crew, to refuel and to assure the security of the aircraft and its cargo.
These flights do not carry passengers, nor is cargo loaded or off-loaded at RAF Akrotiri. During the present Covid-19 crisis the crews are provided with dedicated on-base accommodation, which allows them to be isolated fully from RAF Akrotiri personnel.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 43124
- Session
- 2019-21
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Freight Saudi Arabia Lancashire BAE Systems RAF Akrotiri
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- 2020-05-11 17:28:48 +0100
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