Lord Wood of Anfield (Lab)

I can give the noble Lord a limited answer. As he says, the agreement has been invoked in recent times and defensive support is being provided. I am sorry that he has still not got a full answer to th

I am not going to say anything on particular deployments, but our approach to the region concerns not just bilateral support for allies that face direct threats. I hope all noble Lords will agree with

The noble Lord is right that Iran is the fundamental aider and abettor of the carnage caused by the Houthi re-escalation. Not only are we continuing to be tough on sanctioning organisations around the

I am struggling to find the connection between the noble Lord’s question and the matter at hand, but due process is continuing and the matter will be resolved in that way.

The noble Lord raises the broad point of co-operation with the legitimate recognised Yemeni Government. We are continuing to support them by working with the coastguard and other Yemeni authorities to

The noble Lord raises an important question about the supply of munitions and other materials that make Houthi attacks possible and so damaging. As he will know, UN interdiction measures are in place.