Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 58187

Navy: Exclusive Economic Zone

Tabled: 9 June 2025

Answered: 16 June 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with His Majesty’s armed forces to improve the maritime defence of British Exclusive Economic Zones.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The primary role of the Royal Navy is to defend and protect the UK, whilst enhancing its resilience. As part of this core task, it monitors, tracks and responds to any potential threats in the UK EEZ, through frequent patrolling by British warships, monit...

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