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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2018 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 25 June 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Yemen: Military Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has offered British assistance in de-mining Hodeidah port in Yemen and surrounding waters.

Answer

It is essential that the port of al-Hudaydah remains open to commercial and humanitarian shipping. The UK is liaising with international partners to determine the best way to ensure this happens. If de-mining is required the UK has relevant expertise and capabilities that could be brought to bear to facilitate access of humanitarian and commercial shipping.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155682
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Bomb disposal Ports Yemen Military aid
Link
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