Skip to main content

Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Newnham (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 13 April 2026. It occurred during Private notice question on Strait of Hormuz: Mine Clearance.


Strait of Hormuz: Mine Clearance

My Lords, the Minister said how important it was to open up the Strait of Hormuz. If the United States is threatening a second blockade of the strait, surely that is going to make the situation much worse. What conversations are His Majesty’s Government having to try to ensure that our closest ally is not actually exacerbating the problem?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
855 c21 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Bomb disposal Strait of Hormuz Sea mines
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk