Red Sea Telecommunication Cables

Lord Reid of Cardowan Excerpts

Thursday 14th March 2024 Lords Chamber

[The Earl of Minto (Con)]

My Lords, nobody would be surprised to know that, yes, I think Grant Shapps is absolutely right.

[Lord Reid of Cardowan (Lab)]

My Lords, in the absence of my noble friend Lord West, I ask: what naval assets do we have to protect the underwater cables?

[The Earl of Minto (Con)]

My Lords, our naval assets are substantial. In fact, there are new support ships coming in that have the specific capability of underwater surveillance, so it is well on the way.