Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Shipping: Houthis
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential risk posed to British shipping in the Bab el Mandeb Strait by the Houthis.
- Answer
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The UK Government regularly assesses the security situation in the region including the Bab el Mandeb Strait.
The Department for Transport, supported by the Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organisation, continues to provide UK and Red Ensign flagged shipping with advice on the risk posed by the Houthis to merchant vessels.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 123560
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Shipping Red Sea Houthis
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- 2026-03-31 14:09:06 +0100
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