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Armed Forces: Rescue Services

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 34363

The question

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

Answered by Luke Pollard

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

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