Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 93237

Marines

Tabled: 20 November 2025

Answered: 26 November 2025

Named Day

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what level of readiness is 42 Commando’s Fleet Contingency Troop held at in order to conduct maritime interdiction operations in UK territorial waters.

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence continually evaluates the most appropriate options and resources to address the evolving threats faced by the United Kingdom. For security reasons, we cannot disclose specific assessments or operational decisions publicly. However,...

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