Written question asked by Alex Easton (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Navy: Strait of Hormuz
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Defence and Cabinet colleagues on the potential role of the Royal Navy in ensuring the safe passage of British-registered vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Answer
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I have regular meetings with Cabinet colleagues on the conflict in Iran, and its impact..
The Government is committed to finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict and ensuring the safety of British vessels, and the UK is playing a leading role jointly with France to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz through a multinational military mission. Further planning for the UK’s contribution to the multinational mission is ongoing in coordination with international partners.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3941
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Protection Navy Shipping Strait of Hormuz
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- 2026-06-05 14:39:47 +0100
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