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Yemen: Trade

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 103722

The question

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.

Answered by 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.

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