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As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.
As the 80th year of the United Nations draws to a close, this briefing looks at the work and powers of the General Assembly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK’s involvement in international peacekeeping operations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK’s involvement in international peacekeeping operations.
The UK remains committed to international peacekeeping operations, recognising their vital role in promoting global stability and security. The Ministry of Defence regularly assesses the adequacy of the UK’s involvement, ensuring that our contributions align with both national security interests and international obligations.
The closure of the strait of Hormuz has hit the global economy and prices at the pump here at home. No country should be able to hijack the global economy in this way. That is why we welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, and why the UK has been leading diplomatic work across the world to maintain the consensus behind the crucial principle of freedom of navigation and international maritime law, without tolls, restrictions or the threat of attack in the strait of Hormuz.
The closure of the strait of Hormuz has hit the global economy and prices at the pump here at home. No country should be able to hijack the global economy in this way. That is why we welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, and why the UK has been leading diplomatic work across the world to maintain the consensus behind the crucial principle of freedom of navigation and international maritime law, without tolls, restrictions or the threat of attack in the strait of Hormuz.
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
They say the devil is in the detail. While we await the full details of the US-Iran agreement, does the Secretary of State agree that, had we followed the calls from Opposition Members to rush into war, it would only have prolonged the conflict and caused more financial misery to our constituents? Despite the noise and bluster, is it not the case that the only boats Opposition Members have stopped, through their cheerleading of the US aggression, are those left anchored between Iran and the Gulf states carrying oil bound for Britain?
They say the devil is in the detail. While we await the full details of the US-Iran agreement, does the Secretary of State agree that, had we followed the calls from Opposition Members to rush into war, it would only have prolonged the conflict and caused more financial misery to our constituents? Despite the noise and bluster, is it not the case that the only boats Opposition Members have stopped, through their cheerleading of the US aggression, are those left anchored between Iran and the Gulf states carrying oil bound for Britain?
We took a very different view from that of the US and Israel at the start of this conflict, and we were right to do so, and also a very different view from that of the Conservatives. However, we also believe in working internationally to bring this securely to an end, to support the further negotiations that are now needed, and, alongside France, to lead efforts to establish a defensive multilateral maritime mission to reassure international shipping and support the mine clearance to enable the reopening of the strait.
We took a very different view from that of the US and Israel at the start of this conflict, and we were right to do so, and also a very different view from that of the Conservatives. However, we also believe in working internationally to bring this securely to an end, to support the further negotiations that are now needed, and, alongside France, to lead efforts to establish a defensive multilateral maritime mission to reassure international shipping and support the mine clearance to enable the reopening of the strait.
We took a very different view from that of the US and Israel at the start of this conflict, and we were right to do so, and also a very different view from that of the Conservatives. However, we also believe in working internationally to bring this securely to an end, to support the further negotiations that are now needed, and, alongside France, to lead efforts to establish a defensive multilateral maritime mission to reassure international shipping and support the mine clearance to enable the reopening of the strait.
They say the devil is in the detail. While we await the full details of the US-Iran agreement, does the Secretary of State agree that, had we followed the calls from Opposition Members to rush into war, it would only have prolonged the conflict and caused more financial misery to our constituents? Despite the noise and bluster, is it not the case that the only boats Opposition Members have stopped, through their cheerleading of the US aggression, are those left anchored between Iran and the Gulf states carrying oil bound for Britain?
Iran has demonstrated that it can close the strait at will, and it probably will threaten to do so in the future when it wants something, so what can we do with international partners, particularly in the region, to engineer alternative routes that will allow oil, gas and fertiliser to exit the Gulf overland, thus neutralising the strait?
Iran has demonstrated that it can close the strait at will, and it probably will threaten to do so in the future when it wants something, so what can we do with international partners, particularly in the region, to engineer alternative routes that will allow oil, gas and fertiliser to exit the Gulf overland, thus neutralising the strait?
The right hon. Member makes a really important point, because economic security is something that all countries need to take much more seriously. The UK needs to take it more seriously. The Gulf countries are certainly taking it much more seriously and looking at ways to develop new infrastructure to provide different kinds of supply lines and opportunities. We are keen to work with them and we have been involved in discussions with them on that, but we also need to ensure that the strait of Hormuz opens. It is in line with international maritime law to open the strait fully, with no restrictions and no tolls, keeping it open for all.
The right hon. Member makes a really important point, because economic security is something that all countries need to take much more seriously. The UK needs to take it more seriously. The Gulf countries are certainly taking it much more seriously and looking at ways to develop new infrastructure to provide different kinds of supply lines and opportunities. We are keen to work with them and we have been involved in discussions with them on that, but we also need to ensure that the strait of Hormuz opens. It is in line with international maritime law to open the strait fully, with no restrictions and no tolls, keeping it open for all.
The right hon. Member makes a really important point, because economic security is something that all countries need to take much more seriously. The UK needs to take it more seriously. The Gulf countries are certainly taking it much more seriously and looking at ways to develop new infrastructure to provide different kinds of supply lines and opportunities. We are keen to work with them and we have been involved in discussions with them on that, but we also need to ensure that the strait of Hormuz opens. It is in line with international maritime law to open the strait fully, with no restrictions and no tolls, keeping it open for all.
Iran has demonstrated that it can close the strait at will, and it probably will threaten to do so in the future when it wants something, so what can we do with international partners, particularly in the region, to engineer alternative routes that will allow oil, gas and fertiliser to exit the Gulf overland, thus neutralising the strait?
The terms of the US-Iran deal that have been briefed to the press look like a huge win for Iran. Above all, Iran has strengthened her position by showing the impact of closing the strait of Hormuz. This spectacular failure of Trump’s foreign policy has made us poorer and less secure, so what plans does the UK have to work with reliable allies to contain Iran’s malign influence, and will Ministers back the Liberal Democrat amendment to the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which would ensure that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is proscribed without delay?
The terms of the US-Iran deal that have been briefed to the press look like a huge win for Iran. Above all, Iran has strengthened her position by showing the impact of closing the strait of Hormuz. This spectacular failure of Trump’s foreign policy has made us poorer and less secure, so what plans does the UK have to work with reliable allies to contain Iran’s malign influence, and will Ministers back the Liberal Democrat amendment to the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which would ensure that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is proscribed without delay?
The hon. Member will know that we are taking action to strengthen the legislation on state-backed threats in the UK, and that I have been strongly involved in that and have strongly championed it. We have to ensure that any attempt to restrict or put tolls on the strait of Hormuz is never agreed to. It must be a fundamental principle that international shipping should be able to move through an international waterway. That is what we do in the strait of Dover; it is what needs to happen in the strait of Hormuz.
The hon. Member will know that we are taking action to strengthen the legislation on state-backed threats in the UK, and that I have been strongly involved in that and have strongly championed it. We have to ensure that any attempt to restrict or put tolls on the strait of Hormuz is never agreed to. It must be a fundamental principle that international shipping should be able to move through an international waterway. That is what we do in the strait of Dover; it is what needs to happen in the strait of Hormuz.
The hon. Member will know that we are taking action to strengthen the legislation on state-backed threats in the UK, and that I have been strongly involved in that and have strongly championed it. We have to ensure that any attempt to restrict or put tolls on the strait of Hormuz is never agreed to. It must be a fundamental principle that international shipping should be able to move through an international waterway. That is what we do in the strait of Dover; it is what needs to happen in the strait of Hormuz.
The terms of the US-Iran deal that have been briefed to the press look like a huge win for Iran. Above all, Iran has strengthened her position by showing the impact of closing the strait of Hormuz. This spectacular failure of Trump’s foreign policy has made us poorer and less secure, so what plans does the UK have to work with reliable allies to contain Iran’s malign influence, and will Ministers back the Liberal Democrat amendment to the National Security (State Threats) Bill, which would ensure that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is proscribed without delay?
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The closure of the strait of Hormuz has hit the global economy and prices at the pump here at home. No country should be able to hijack the global economy in this way. That is why we welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, and why the UK has been leading diplomatic work across the world to maintain the consensus behind the crucial principle of freedom of navigation and international maritime law, without tolls, restrictions or the threat of attack in the strait of Hormuz.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of...
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 121373 on 17 March 2026.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-03-17/121373
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...
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...
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.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many Typhoon jets will be deployed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many Typhoon jets will be deployed.
We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what is the operation codename of the deployment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what is the operation codename of the deployment.
For reasons of national security, I am not able to disclose specific details about the codename of the operation in question.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how much new funding for (a) autonomous mine-hunting and (b) counter-drone systems has...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how much new funding for (a) autonomous mine-hunting and (b) counter-drone systems has...
We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the duration of the UK’s planned contribution...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the duration of the UK’s planned contribution...
Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed.
The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personnel, remains subject to ongoing operational planning and will be kept under continuous review as part of a conditions-based approach aligned to mission objectives and the evolving context.
For reasons of national and operational security, we do not disclose details of Rules of Engagement, specific force levels, or contributions by other nations.
The safety of the UK Armed Forces personnel is paramount, and risks are assessed and mitigated on a continuous basis in line with standard operational practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the risks to UK Armed Forces personnel...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the risks to UK Armed Forces personnel...
Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed.
The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personnel, remains subject to ongoing operational planning and will be kept under continuous review as part of a conditions-based approach aligned to mission objectives and the evolving context.
For reasons of national and operational security, we do not disclose details of Rules of Engagement, specific force levels, or contributions by other nations.
The safety of the UK Armed Forces personnel is paramount, and risks are assessed and mitigated on a continuous basis in line with standard operational practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what rules of engagement will apply to UK forces participating in the multinational...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what rules of engagement will apply to UK forces participating in the multinational...
Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed.
The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personnel, remains subject to ongoing operational planning and will be kept under continuous review as part of a conditions-based approach aligned to mission objectives and the evolving context.
For reasons of national and operational security, we do not disclose details of Rules of Engagement, specific force levels, or contributions by other nations.
The safety of the UK Armed Forces personnel is paramount, and risks are assessed and mitigated on a continuous basis in line with standard operational practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many UK military personnel are expected to be deployed as part of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many UK military personnel are expected to be deployed as part of...
Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed.
The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personnel, remains subject to ongoing operational planning and will be kept under continuous review as part of a conditions-based approach aligned to mission objectives and the evolving context.
For reasons of national and operational security, we do not disclose details of Rules of Engagement, specific force levels, or contributions by other nations.
The safety of the UK Armed Forces personnel is paramount, and risks are assessed and mitigated on a continuous basis in line with standard operational practice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, which other nations will contribute military assets to that mission.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, which other nations will contribute military assets to that mission.
Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed.
The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personnel, remains subject to ongoing operational planning and will be kept under continuous review as part of a conditions-based approach aligned to mission objectives and the evolving context.
For reasons of national and operational security, we do not disclose details of Rules of Engagement, specific force levels, or contributions by other nations.
The safety of the UK Armed Forces personnel is paramount, and risks are assessed and mitigated on a continuous basis in line with standard operational practice.