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Safety of Personnel Overseas

Monday 3 February 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 2 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministry constantly reviews security measures to ensure safety of UK armed forces personnel overseas.
  • Acknowledges specific challenges with alcohol abuse in the armed forces and highlights ongoing support programmes.
  • All necessary measures have been taken to protect service personnel in high-risk regions, though operational details cannot be disclosed.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Spencer Con Spelthorne
NHS Defence
Context

The Minister is questioned about the safety of military personnel deployed abroad.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to maintain the security of UK armed forces personnel overseas. The questioner notes that harmful drinking is more common than post-traumatic stress disorder in the armed forces, and double that of the general population, questioning what support the Minister is providing for health and wellbeing.

Answer from Johnny Mercer (Member of Parliament)

The Ministry constantly reviews security to ensure safety, acknowledging specific challenges with alcohol abuse in certain areas and highlighting ongoing programmes to support health and wellbeing while recognising that there is still work to be done.

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Q2 Fabian Hamilton Lab Wakefield
Defence
Context

The questioner refers to recent rocket attacks on a US embassy compound and asks about measures to protect UK troops amid increased tensions.

Question

Following rocket strikes near the US Embassy, the MP enquires what measures are being taken to reduce risk for our troops in the region and seeks an update on progress regarding counter-Daesh activities.

Answer from Johnny Mercer (Member of Parliament)

All necessary measures have been taken to protect service personnel, though specific details cannot be disclosed due to operational security. An official update on the counter-Daesh programme will be provided in due course.

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