§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what help and assistance his Department has given to merchant shipping to counter the problem of piracy at sea.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe recognise the importance of combating piracy. Together with other countries the United Kingdom participated in a recent meeting sponsored by the International Maritime Organisation which discussed piracy. We will play a full part in further deliberations in the International Maritime Organisation in October.