Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 98003

International Red Cross: Overseas Companies

Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the International Committee of the Red Cross on supporting UK businesses abroad who might be considered legitimate targets in conflict zones

Answer

Chris Elmore
UK Private Military Security Companies (PMSCs) are subject to extensive regulation and oversight through a mix of legal and voluntary mechanisms, including the requirement to ensure compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK also works c...

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