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Caribbean: Defence

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 104140

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential security implications for British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean following the US’s intervention in Venezuela.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK Government is committed to safeguarding the security of all our Overseas Territories, including those in the Caribbean. The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of the requirements for Defence support to those Overseas Territories.

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