Written question asked by Lord Naseby (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 September 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 September 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Caribbean: Hurricanes and Tornadoes
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government which department is responsible for overseeing weather phenomena during the Caribbean hurricane season.
- Answer
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is the lead Department for responding to crises overseas, including natural disasters. The Met Office, as the UK’s National Meteorological Service, monitors weather around the world, including hurricanes in the Caribbean, and provides the FCO and other departments with up to date meteorological advice. This ensures coordinated and timely cross government preparations and response.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1549
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Caribbean Hurricanes and tornadoes Meteorology
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- 2017-10-20 12:15:42 +0100
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