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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Overseas Territories

Tuesday 12 May 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • HMS Medway and RFA Argus, along with 30 military personnel, are deployed in the Caribbean to support local communities during the pandemic.
  • Additional naval assets and personnel are on standby to provide further support if needed.
  • The Minister assured that the armed forces are committed to supporting the overseas territories in any future humanitarian or disaster relief efforts.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Bristow Con Carshalton and Wallington
NHS
Context

The UK's military support to the Caribbean during the pandemic.

Question

What support has his Department provided to the overseas territories during the covid-19 pandemic?

Answer from James Heappey, Minister for Defence Procurement

HMS Medway and RFA Argus, along with 30 military personnel, are currently deployed in the Caribbean, and our garrisons in the overseas territories have been engaged in supporting the local communities as they are required.

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Q2 Paul Bristow Con Carshalton and Wallington
Defence
Context

Concern over the availability of resources for potential future crises.

Question

It is great to hear how our country has helped the Caribbean overseas territories during this emergency. Will the Minister also assure me that our armed forces will have enough resources to support any future humanitarian assistance or disaster relief, if that is needed?

Answer from James Heappey, Minister for Defence Procurement

People in the overseas territories will be reassured to see their plight being raised by my hon. Friend in the House today. HMS Medway and RFA Argus are already on post in the Caribbean, but additional naval assets and personnel are on standby. The commitment of our armed forces to support the overseas territories in times of pandemic or national disaster, or whatever else, is unwavering.

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