Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 17 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Middle East: Navy

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure the continued presence of Royal Navy assets in the Middle East maritime theatre.

Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps its force posture in the Middle East under continual review to safeguard the UK’s national security interests and operational requirements. We remain committed to working with our partners across the region. The Strategic Defence Review, due to be published in the Spring, will set out Defence’s strategic priorities and context for subsequent resource allocation, including informing the global distribution of Royal Navy assets.

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