Safety of Personnel Overseas 2020-02-03
2020-02-03
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Q1
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The Minister is questioned about the safety of military personnel deployed abroad.
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.
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
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The questioner refers to recent rocket attacks on a US embassy compound and asks about measures to protect UK troops amid increased tensions.
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.
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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