Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Kim Johnson and Al Carns

Monday 16th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Al Carns]

As we speak, there will most likely be fast jets flying in the middle east or around Cyprus, tracking, identifying and engaging with drones that pose a direct threat to our British interests, our allies and partners and, potentially, British citizens. I take my hat off to them, and I fully support them. We will maintain that defensive posture for as long as this conflict continues.

[Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside) (Lab)]

12. What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of merchant seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.