Middle East UK Military Security 2024-05-20
2024-05-20
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about the security and protection of British service personnel stationed in countries like Bahrain and Qatar. There is a need to assess whether current measures are adequate given ongoing threats.
What recent assessment has been made of the security of UK's military bases and service personnel in the Middle East?
The force protection of UK service personnel and our bases across the Middle East is kept under constant review. The morale and conditions of those posted to the Middle East tend to be very high, but for operational security reasons, no comment can be made on the security readiness action plan.
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Operational security reasons prevented providing specifics about the security measures or assessments.
For Operational Security Reasons
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Q2
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The question pertains to the historical service of British armed forces personnel, specifically those who served in Aden. There is a push to recognize these individuals with a service medal.
I pay tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the British armed forces personnel in the Middle East who have kept us safe from terrorism and other hostile threats over many decades. Will my hon. Friend consider relooking at recognising all people who served historically in Aden for a service medal?
That was a very important campaign, and I am very happy to engage with my hon. Friend. I imagine that he might be asking about a specific constituency case, and I am very happy to sit down together to consider that.
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The answerer did not commit to considering the proposal for a service medal but expressed willingness to discuss it further.
I Imagine That He Might Be Asking About A Specific Constituency Case
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