Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 34363

Armed Forces: Rescue Services

Tabled: 27 February 2025

Answered: 7 March 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which service arm is responsible for combat search and rescue capability.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on combat search and rescue capabilities for reasons of operational security.