Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Royal Navy: Pitcairn Islands
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when a Royal Navy ship last visited Pitcairn Island (a) to patrol UK waters and (b) in any other capacity.
- Answer
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HMS Spey visited Pitcairn in February 2022 delivering COVID vaccines and dental care as part of its duties as one of the two Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels deployed in the Indo-Pacific. In addition, Spey conducted patrols in the waters around the islands in the Pitcairn chain to deter and defend against illegal fishing and to carry out environmental monitoring.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 97462
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Deployment Navy Pitcairn Islands
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