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Gibraltar: Navy

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 May 2026UIN 1345

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will raise the issue of the safety of UK military vessels transiting to and from Gibraltar, and to seek reassurances that Royal Navy vessels will not be impeded or put at risk by Spanish authorities.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK expects all states to act in accordance with international law, including respecting freedom of navigation and the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Royal Navy vessels continue to operate from Gibraltar in support of UK interests and in accordance with international law.

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