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Written question asked by Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench) on Thursday, 11 February 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 February 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Yemen: Military Intervention

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether UK military personnel trained in, or dedicated to, cultural protection have been involved in liaison with Saudi Arabia regarding its intervention in Yemen.

Answer

All UK Service personnel receive mandatory annual training in the Law of Armed Conflict and this includes training in cultural protection. They will also receive further training prior to their deployment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6207
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Cultural heritage Protection Saudi Arabia Yemen Military intervention Military aid
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk