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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Antarctic Territory

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, how many officials in his Department are stationed on the British Antarctic Territory as of 20 May 2024.

Answer

There are no officials stationed in the British Antarctic Territory. The Territory has no permanent population and is administered by officials in London. The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates three research stations in the BAT and the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) manage the historic base, post office and museum at Port Lockroy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26977
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Staff Foreign and Commonwealth Office British Antarctic Territory
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk