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Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 17 May 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 May 2012. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 May 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Bomb Disposal: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish any memorandum of understanding he has agreed with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on (a) resourcing and (b) deployment of the Army Bomb Disposal Team in Northern Ireland.

[108843]

Answer

There is no memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Defence and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on resourcing and deployment of the Army bomb disposal team in Northern Ireland. The armed forces provide specific niche Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) in support of the UK Government's aim to reduce the risk from terrorism. This support is provided above and beyond normal UK military aid to the civil authorities arrangements and is provided free of charge to the PSNI.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108843; 545 c829W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Army Deployment Bomb disposal Northern Ireland
Link
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