Situation in the Gulf Debate

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Justin Madders

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Situation in the Gulf

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Telecoms Supply Chain Review
Monday 22nd July 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I have just asked the Defence Secretary that very question, to which the answer is yes.[Official Report, 24 July 2019, Vol. 663, c. 16MC.]

Justin Madders Portrait Justin Madders (Ellesmere Port and Neston) (Lab)
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I agree with what the Secretary of State has said about the importance of freedom of navigation, so may I ask what guidance has been issued to escorting vessels about the use of force in defence of that principle?

Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand that we do not discuss rules of engagement publicly, for very obvious reasons, but we are always doing everything we can to make sure that those vessels are able to do what it takes to keep vessels safe.

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