Written question asked by Lord Rogan (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 August 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 August 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Deployment
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether any operational tours of the armed services are currently being conducted in Northern Ireland; and if so, what are the names of the operations and whether operational service medals will be awarded.
- Answer
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The UK's Armed Forces conduct a number of tasks in support of the Police Service of Northern Ireland including explosive ordinance disposal. This support is a standing task provided under Military Aid to the Civil Authority (MACA) principles and mirrors the support provided to the Police in Great Britain. There are no plans to award operational service medals for this task.
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- HL9710
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- 2022-23
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- Armed forces Deployment Northern Ireland
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- 2023-08-08 16:00:59 +0100
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