HC Deb 13 June 2000 vol 351 c560W
Mr. Key

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list(a) overseas garrisons and (b) Royal Navy ships where all military personnel have access to e-mail services. [125808]

Mr. Spellar

All personnel in the Cyprus and Gibraltar garrisons have access to e-mail services via local providers, as do most personnel in the Falkland Islands.

All Royal Navy ships of frigate size and above are capable of accessing the internet, enabling the ship's company to send and receive e-mail. Minor War Vessels can access the internet when alongside, and are also fitted with the necessary equipment when deployed on operations for a prolonged period.