Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 29 July 2020.
Viscount Waverley
Crossbench
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether military personnel are still assisting with COVID-19 testing; and if not, why not.
Baroness Goldie
Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
As of Monday 27 July 2020, there are 96 Military Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) crews operational to assist with Covid-19 testing. This is inclusive of 22 Strategic Reserve crews. The Armed Forces have begun the process of handing over the operation of MTUs to civilian contractors for ongoing testing in line with Military Aid to the Civil Authorities principles regarding commercial solutions.
Yes2 people think so
No2 people think not
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