Covid-19: Military Operations and Support Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Covid-19: Military Operations and Support

Lord Fowler Excerpts
Thursday 10th September 2020

(4 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Goldie Portrait Baroness Goldie (Con)
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The noble Lord is quite correct that decisions were taken to pause certain exercises, and that was the correct decision with regard to the safety and well-being of those who otherwise would have participated. NATO and all member states are anxious to resume activity when circumstances permit that to happen. We must take account of situations in host countries, not just their health situation but what their particular requirements and restrictions may be. I am confident there is a resolve on the part of NATO and the member states to do whatever we can to continue activity, but we must always have at the forefront of that the health, well-being and safety of the personnel of all member states.

Lord Fowler Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord Fowler)
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My Lords, all supplementary questions have been asked. We now move to the second Oral Question.