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Baroness Antrobus (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 September 2026

Debate

Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline

Contribution

The noble Lord, Lord Grayling, makes an excellent point about the importance of that region. I speak as someone who, on an exchange tour with the Royal Navy, served in and sailed through the Suez Canal, the Red Sea and into the Gulf, so I know the region well. The noble Lord is absolutely right about its importance to this country. But it is almost more important to other parts of the world, not least Asia, given the current crisis and the difficulties in getting through the strait to the south of where the incident took place. We must think of our allies around the world, some of whom will be more affected than we are. The best way to resolve such threats and activities is through diplomacy and working alongside our allies. I assure the noble Lord that we will continue that work.

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