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Sir John Biggs-Davison
asked the Secretary of State for Defence what contribution is being made by Her Majesty's ships and aircraft to the suppression of piracy on the high seas.
Mr. Wiggin
None of Her Majesty's ships or aircraft are currently engaged in anti-piracy operations. However, in accordance with the 1958 Geneva Convention, they are empowered to do what they can to prevent piracy should they encounter it on the high seas.