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Shipping: Russia

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 16154

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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13292 on Shipping: Russia, what is the breakdown of the 173 vessels by flag status at the time of transit.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Department is unable to provide information on the flag status of the 173 vessels as it could compromise our ability to successfully take action in the future.

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