Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of Hormuz
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, whether that deployment will be funded by a) his Department and b) the Treasury Special Reserve.
- Answer
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The Chancellor has confirmed that she had approved access to the Special Reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East. This includes the £115 million UK contribution to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz announced in May. The Department's operational spend will be set out in its Annual Report and Accounts in due course.
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- 5112
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- 2026-27
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- Finance Peacekeeping operations Strait of Hormuz
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