In a recent written question and answer session in Parliament, Andrew Rossindell MP asked the Ministry of Defense for clarification on the current state of defense support for the Falkland Islands.
James Heapy MP, Minister of State for Defense and Minister for the Armed Forces, assured that regular assessments are being carried out to assess the requirements for defense support to the Falkland Islands.
He expressed confidence that the military presence in the South Atlantic is properly structured to ensure the defense of the islands.
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative – Romford):
“I would like to ask the Secretary of State for Defense what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of defense support for the Falkland Islands.”
James Heapy (Minister of State, Defense and Armed Forces):
“The Ministry of Defense regularly assesses the requirements for defense support for the Falkland Islands. I am satisfied that the military presence in the South Atlantic is at an appropriate level to ensure the defense of the Islands. .”
