§ 37. Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will discuss with the Secretary of State for426W International Development a plan for future provision of helicopters and other aircraft, as well as personnel, in cases of emergencies in countries overseas. [113726]
§ Mr. HoonThere are well-established procedures between the Department for International Development and the Ministry of Defence for calling on military support in response to emergencies in countries overseas. These procedures are reviewed as a matter of routine following every operation, and will involve discussions between both Departments at every level.