Royal Navy Security Procedures

HC Deb 22 November 2000 vol 357 cc191-2W

Mr. Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he has reviewed Royal Navy security procedures following the terrorist attack on the USS Cole; and if he will make a statement. [139348]

Mr. Spellar

The recent terrorist attacks in Yemen highlight the continuing terrorist threat to UK and allied forces and interests. The threat to our personnel and assets and the security procedures we take to counter the threat are kept under constant review.