§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence what Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships have passed through the Suez Canal since its reopening in June and what plans there are for future use of the canal for naval deployment.
§ Mr. JuddRFA "Plumleaf" passed through the Suez Canal on 2nd July, RFA "Dewdale" is expected to transit on 13th July, followed by RFA "Cherry-leaf" on 14th July. As I was able to tell the House on 9th July—[Vol. 895, c. 551]—six RN ships and supporting RFAs are planned to deploy through the canal during the first half of August.