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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Call-Out Order - Countering the Illegal Entry of People into the United Kingdom

19 April 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by James Heappey Con Wells

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At a glance

Key points

  • A new order under the Reserve Forces Act 1996 allows Reservists to be called into permanent service for operations against illegal entries into the UK.
  • The Ministry of Defence will enable Reservists to support broader government objectives by reinforcing units and providing specialist knowledge alongside Regular Forces.
  • The order is effective immediately and expires in 12 months.

Issue summary

A new order under the Reserve Forces Act 1996 allows Reservists to be called into permanent service for operations against illegal entries into the UK.

Action requested

The Ministry of Defence will enable Reservists, alongside Regular Forces, to support broader government objectives by reinforcing units and providing specialist knowledge. The order is effective immediately and expires in 12 months.

Key facts

  • New order made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996.
  • Order enables Reservists to be called into permanent service for illegal entry operations.
  • Support includes reinforcing Regular units, providing specialist knowledge and skills.
  • Order takes effect immediately upon making and expires in 12 months.
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