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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Shipping: British Overseas Territories

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve the defence of the maritime infrastructure of British Overseas Territories.

Answer

The UK is responsible for the defence and security of all British Overseas Territories and takes these responsibilities incredibly seriously. The Ministry Of Defence routinely monitors for hostile activity and will take appropriate action in response to any legitimate threat, including providing high readiness maritime, land and air assets to deter and respond to threats as required. This includes defending our people, our territory, and our infrastructure, as necessary.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58186
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence British overseas territories Infrastructure Shipping
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk