Home Office written question – answered am ar 17 Mai 2024.
Matthew Offord
Ceidwadwyr, Hendon
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many and what proportion of Border Force sea-fairing vessels have been out of service in each of the last three years.
Tom Pursglove
Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery)
Border Force Maritime Command operate a fleet of vessels including five offshore Cutters, six inshore Coastal Patrol Vessels (CPV), and a range of smaller craft to secure the UK maritime border. Routine maintenance on these vessels is an essential part of ensuring operational availability.
Yes4 people think so
No2 people think not
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