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Written question asked by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 May 2025 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Infrastructure: Seas and Oceans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to protect critical undersea infrastructure.

Answer

Cables and pipelines are as vital for our economy as factories and power stations.

This Government is increasing defence spending to keep Britain safe at home and secure abroad. And that includes investing in RFA Proteus to protect our undersea cables.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
904212
Session
2024-26
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Defence Infrastructure Seas and oceans
Link
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