Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 103722

Yemen: Trade

Tabled: 7 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what implications have heightened tensions in Yemen had to the free flow of trade through the Suez Canal and Red Sea.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to my statement to the House on 5 January, where I set out the UK's position in relation to the recent tensions in Southern Yemen. I will provide further such updates in due course as necessary.