I apologise for interrupting the Defence Secretary. On the shipping side of things, there has been an extraordinary reduction in confidence in that route. The only way to restore the confidence of ships to pass through the gulf of Aden and up through the Red sea is an increase in military convoys. I am sure he is coming to this, but what steps are being taken to drive up military convoys to escort vessels through that passage?
Situation in the Red Sea
Proceeding contribution from
Anthony Mangnall
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 24 January 2024.
It occurred during Debate on Situation in the Red Sea.
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