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Birmingham City Council: Military Aid

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 45676

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have been assigned to provide Military Aid to the Civil Authorities to Birmingham City Council.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Following a Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) request from the Ministry of Housing, Community, and Local Government, three military personnel deployed to support Birmingham City Council on 9 April for a period of seven days. This support, which was focused on operational planning only, concluded on 16 April.

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