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Caribbean: Defence

Commons · Question 104140 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 15 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

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.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 15 Jan 2026

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.