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(2) what the average response time was to bomb incidents by ammunition technical officers in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012; and if he will make a statement.
[109419]
Vernon Coaker:
(2) what the average response time was to bomb incidents by ammunition technical officers in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012; and if he will make a statement.
[109419]
Vernon Coaker:
The number of call-outs by ammunition technical officers to viable explosive devices across the United Kingdom is shown in the following table. Viable devices are defined as those which contain the relevant components and are built in a manner which suggests that they would have successfully detonated prior to Explosive Ordnance Device team action. The figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
| Number1 | |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012
(at 21
May) | 30 |
| 1
This table does not show the total number of call-outs by
ammunition technical officers—just those to viable
devices. |
Average response times are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on how many occasions ammunition technical officers were called to viable explosive devices in (a) 2008, (b) 2009, (c) 2010, (d) 2011 and (e) 2012;
[109388]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) on how many occasions ammunition technical officers were called to viable explosive devices in (a) 2008, (b) 2009, (c) 2010, (d) 2011 and (e) 2012;
[109388]
The number of call-outs by ammunition technical officers to viable explosive devices across the United Kingdom is shown in the following table. Viable devices are defined as those which contain the relevant components and are built in a manner which suggests that they would have successfully detonated prior to Explosive Ordnance Device team action. The figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
| Number1 | |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 120 |
| 2012
(at 21
May) | 30 |
| 1
This table does not show the total number of call-outs by
ammunition technical officers—just those to viable
devices. |
Average response times are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
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]
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]
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what funding he allocated to the Army Bomb Disposal Team in Northern Ireland in (a) 2009-10, (b) 2010-11 and (c) 2011-12; and what funding he plans to allocate in (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15.
[108844]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what funding he allocated to the Army Bomb Disposal Team in Northern Ireland in (a) 2009-10, (b) 2010-11 and (c) 2011-12; and what funding he plans to allocate in (i) 2012-13, (ii) 2013-14 and (iii) 2014-15.
[108844]
This information is not held in the format requested. However, sufficient funding will be made available to ensure all standing commitments in Northern Ireland can be met.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the deployment of ammunition technical officers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
[109417]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on the deployment of ammunition technical officers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
[109417]
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Northern Ireland is provided by the armed forces to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in support of the UK Government's aim to reduce the risk from terrorism.
I meet regularly with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss various issues related to terrorism in Northern Ireland. These discussions include the deployment of Ammunition Technical Officers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what recent assessment he has made of the speed and coverage of response to bomb incidents by ammunition technical officers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement;
[109418]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what recent assessment he has made of the speed and coverage of response to bomb incidents by ammunition technical officers in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement;
[109418]
Response times to bomb incidents in Northern Ireland are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However the Explosive Ordnance Device teams in Northern Ireland have responded with great professionalism over the years to all requests for assistance. We will continue to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the most operationally effective way using the defence and police estate as necessary.
The number of incidents to which Ammunition Technical Officers were called in Northern Ireland is shown in the following table. The figures represent the total number of times officers were called out and are rounded to the nearest 10.
| Number | |
| 2008 | 360 |
| 2009 | 500 |
| 2010 | 490 |
| 2011 | 450 |
| 2012
(at 21
May) | 160 |
I am withholding the numbers of Ammunition Technical Officers deployed in Northern Ireland as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.
(2) how many times ammunition technical officers were called out in Northern Ireland in (a) 2008, (b) 2009, (c) 2010, (d) 2011 and (e) 2012 to date; and if he will make a statement;
[109420]
Vernon Coaker:
(2) how many times ammunition technical officers were called out in Northern Ireland in (a) 2008, (b) 2009, (c) 2010, (d) 2011 and (e) 2012 to date; and if he will make a statement;
[109420]
Vernon Coaker:
Response times to bomb incidents in Northern Ireland are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However the Explosive Ordnance Device teams in Northern Ireland have responded with great professionalism over the years to all requests for assistance. We will continue to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the most operationally effective way using the defence and police estate as necessary.
The number of incidents to which Ammunition Technical Officers were called in Northern Ireland is shown in the following table. The figures represent the total number of times officers were called out and are rounded to the nearest 10.
| Number | |
| 2008 | 360 |
| 2009 | 500 |
| 2010 | 490 |
| 2011 | 450 |
| 2012
(at 21
May) | 160 |
I am withholding the numbers of Ammunition Technical Officers deployed in Northern Ireland as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.
(3) how many ammunition technical officers were deployed in Northern Ireland in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012; how many he expects to be deployed in Northern Ireland in (i) 2013, (ii) 2014 and (iii) 2015; and if he will make a statement.
[109421]
Vernon Coaker:
(3) how many ammunition technical officers were deployed in Northern Ireland in (a) 2009, (b) 2010, (c) 2011 and (d) 2012; how many he expects to be deployed in Northern Ireland in (i) 2013, (ii) 2014 and (iii) 2015; and if he will make a statement.
[109421]
Vernon Coaker:
Response times to bomb incidents in Northern Ireland are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However the Explosive Ordnance Device teams in Northern Ireland have responded with great professionalism over the years to all requests for assistance. We will continue to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the most operationally effective way using the defence and police estate as necessary.
The number of incidents to which Ammunition Technical Officers were called in Northern Ireland is shown in the following table. The figures represent the total number of times officers were called out and are rounded to the nearest 10.
| Number | |
| 2008 | 360 |
| 2009 | 500 |
| 2010 | 490 |
| 2011 | 450 |
| 2012
(at 21
May) | 160 |
I am withholding the numbers of Ammunition Technical Officers deployed in Northern Ireland as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) on what dates he met the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss the deployment of army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland in the latest period for which figures are available;
[109045]
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) on what dates he met the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss the deployment of army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland in the latest period for which figures are available;
[109045]
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Northern Ireland is provided by the military in support of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. I understand that there is a high level of cooperation on this very important matter and that the excellent working relationship allows for the delivery of a high quality of service as and when the need arises.
The operation and funding of equipment and support for these teams is a matter for the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede
and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), who I meet regularly to discuss a range of issues, including the deployment of the Ammunition Technical Officers in Northern Ireland.
(2) what recent assessment he has made of the liaison between the Police Service for Northern Ireland and army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement;
[109046]
Vernon Coaker:
(2) what recent assessment he has made of the liaison between the Police Service for Northern Ireland and army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement;
[109046]
Vernon Coaker:
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Northern Ireland is provided by the military in support of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. I understand that there is a high level of cooperation on this very important matter and that the excellent working relationship allows for the delivery of a high quality of service as and when the need arises.
The operation and funding of equipment and support for these teams is a matter for the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede
and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), who I meet regularly to discuss a range of issues, including the deployment of the Ammunition Technical Officers in Northern Ireland.
(3) what responsibility his Department has for army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland and their deployment; and if he will make a statement.
[109090]
Vernon Coaker:
(3) what responsibility his Department has for army bomb disposal teams in Northern Ireland and their deployment; and if he will make a statement.
[109090]
Vernon Coaker:
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Northern Ireland is provided by the military in support of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. I understand that there is a high level of cooperation on this very important matter and that the excellent working relationship allows for the delivery of a high quality of service as and when the need arises.
The operation and funding of equipment and support for these teams is a matter for the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede
and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), who I meet regularly to discuss a range of issues, including the deployment of the Ammunition Technical Officers in Northern Ireland.