Maritime Security 2020-02-12
2020-02-12
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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The MP is concerned about maritime security, particularly in the high north of Scotland due to historical breaches.
What discussions has he had with the Secretary of State for Defence on maritime security off the coast of Scotland?
The Scottish Secretary and I regularly meet the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss a range of issues of importance to Scotland, including maritime security.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific discussions on maritime breaches in high north of Scotland were not mentioned.
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Q2
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The MP seeks assurance that the Scotland Office will engage in the upcoming integrated defence review and requests a meeting to discuss issues important to his constituency.
Can he assure the House that the Scotland Office will be engaging fully with the upcoming integrated defence review, and will he agree to meet me to discuss some of the issues that are important to him and to the rest of Scotland?
I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman, and we can continue that discussion about the great investment by the UK Government into Scotland, and into Moray. Last week, we welcomed the first of nine P-8A aircraft, the “Pride of Moray”, which touched down at Kinloss.
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Assessment & feedback
Full engagement in the integrated defence review was not assured; instead, focus on investment and new aircraft was highlighted.
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Q3
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The MP inquires about the Minister's discussions with the Ministry of Defence regarding the protection of fisheries.
Will the Minister update the House on his discussions with the Ministry of Defence about the protection of fisheries, not just regarding enforcement, but also monitoring?
That is a devolved issue, and I know that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and other Departments, are in continued dialogue about that with the Scottish Government and others.
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Assessment & feedback
Discussion was shifted to devolved issues and ongoing dialogues rather than addressing fisheries protection specifically.
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