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Infrastructure: Seas and Oceans

Asked by Chris McDonaldLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 May 2025UIN 904212

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to protect critical undersea infrastructure.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Cables and pipelines are as vital for our economy as factories and power stations.

This Government is increasing defence spending to keep Britain safe at home and secure abroad. And that includes investing in RFA Proteus to protect our undersea cables.

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