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Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Lemos) (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 February 2026

Debate

Royal Navy: Caribbean

Contribution

My Lords, the Royal Navy’s persistent presence in the Caribbean is not part of the Joint Interagency Task Force South. The ship primarily provides support to the British Overseas Territories, including during Caribbean hurricane season, including in response to Hurricane Beryl and Hurricane Melissa that caused so much damage. The ship also conducts regional engagement and supports counter-illicit trafficking operations, which are co-ordinated through the US-led JITFS.

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