Written question asked by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 July 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 August 2014. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 11 August 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Army: Parachuting
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the British Army last inserted forces for combat operations by means of parachute drop at greater than platoon strength other than under the control of the Director of Special Forces.
- Answer
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The last time the British Army inserted troops not under the control of the Director of Special Forces for combat operations, by parachute, was on 5 November 1956 during the Suez crisis.
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- HL1493
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- 2014-15
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- Army Parachuting
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