§ Mr. StringerTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many recorded incidents there were of piracy and armed robbery on the seas around the British Isles during the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [125228]
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§ Mr. JamiesonI have been asked to reply.
There has been no recorded incidents of piracy or armed robbery on the seas around the British Isles in the last five years. The United Kingdom Government have taken positive steps to identify and deal with the problem of piracy against ships at sea. This includes readily available guidance to UK seafarers and ship owners on how to avoid or deal with acts of piracy.