§ Mr. ViggersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what arrangements have been made by the Ministry of Defence to treat service personnel who may be injured in Afghanistan and the surrounding areas.[8702]
§ Mr. HoonThe current UK contribution to coalition operations in Afghanistan comprises Royal Navy submarines equipped with Tomahawk land attack missiles and Royal Air Force assets supporting the air campaign. Suitable medical facilities are available on board the submarines and at the air bases from which the aircraft are operating. An aeromedical evacuation capability is also in place should any casualties need to be returned to the UK for treatment.