Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What steps he is taking to protect UK armed forces personnel in the Middle East.”
Tabled: 10 March 2026Answered: 16 March 2026
Asked by
Lizzi Collinge
Labour — Morecambe and Lunesdale
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
Our outstanding armed forces are in the middle east, protecting our people, our interests and our allies. The Royal Air Force has now conducted over 550 hours of defensive operations in five countries, and drones have been shot down by UK forces almost daily. We now have more jets flying in the region than at any time in the last 15 years.