Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 April 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Merchant Shipping
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made an assessment of the number of UK merchant seamen, officers and men required to man the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and other merchant shipping taken up from trade in time of national emergency or war.
- Answer
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Should extra capability or capacity be required at a time of national emergency or war, as has been the case in the past, the Ministry of Defence would charter suitable merchant ships from the commercial market. The extent of such a requirement would of course depend on the nature of the circumstances faced.
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- HL7565
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- 2015-16
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- Subjects
- Armed conflict Crew Emergencies Merchant shipping
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- Yes
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