Written questions

Armed Forces: Yemen

Commons · Question 29333 · Tabled 11 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the statement entitled The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Answer

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 21 Sep 2026

The Houthis pose a significant threat to regional security and to the safe passage of international trade through the Red Sea. We condemn the Houthi attacks, and extend our sympathies to those affected by Houthi attacks, including civilians in Saudi Arabi...