Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assets are now involved in humanitarian operations in the central Mediterranean; and for how long they are committed.

The UK currently has two Border Force patrol vessels in the Mediterranean directly tasked with saving lives.

In addition, HMS ENTERPRISE, supported by a Merlin helicopter, is the UK’s contribution to the EU operation in the Mediterranean to disrupt the smuggling networks. She will participate in search and rescue when required. We keep our commitment under close review, depending on operational need.