Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 58186

Shipping: British Overseas Territories

Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

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

Answer

Luke Pollard
The UK is responsible for the defence and security of all British Overseas Territories and takes these responsibilities incredibly seriously. The Ministry Of Defence routinely monitors for hostile activity and will take appropriate action in response to a...
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