Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Houthis: Red Sea
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help improve the protection of cargo ships in the Red Sea from Houthi missile and drone attacks.
- Answer
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The UK Government strongly condemns the illegal and abhorrent attacks by the Houthis on merchant vessels; we are clear the Houthis must end their aggression immediately.
The Department for Transport, supported by the Royal Navy's UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organisation, continue to provide UK-flagged shipping with advice on the risk posed by the Houthis to merchant vessels.
We continue to seek to work with regional partners on a long-term strategy to contain the Houthi threat and are committed to a future Yemen Peace Process.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 69799
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Guided weapons Shipping Unmanned air systems Red Sea Houthis
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