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Debate between John Baron and Bob Blackman
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Baron Portrait Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay) (Con)
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2. What steps his Department is taking to protect UK shipping in the strait of Hormuz.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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22. What steps his Department is taking to protect UK shipping in the strait of Hormuz.

Ben Wallace Portrait The Secretary of State for Defence (Mr Ben Wallace)
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Happy Trafalgar day, Mr Speaker. Ships transiting the strait of Hormuz are currently exposed to the threat of being harried by units of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and, in some cases, illegal seizure. While the international community is working to de-escalate tensions, up to four ships of the Royal Navy have been active in the strait since July.

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