Question follow-through · 127044
Russia: Shipping
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions have been held with the Government of the Irish Republic on what increases in co-operation are required to deal with the numbers of Russian shadow fleet vessels operating in British and Irish ter
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Defence
- Tabled
- 14 Apr 2026
- Target answer date
- 20 Apr 2026
- Answer
- 20 Apr 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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More questions by this MP on Defence and foreign affairs
- Armed Forces Day: Northern Ireland · 15 Jun 2026
- Russia: Shipping · 16 Jun 2026
- Global Combat Air Programme: Contracts · 3 Jul 2026
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amendment · 23 Jun 2026
- Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness · 23 Jun 2026
- Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11 · 22 Jun 2026
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Recorded timeline
14 Apr 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions have been held with the Government of the Irish Republic on what increases in co-operation are required to deal with the numbers of Russian shadow fleet vessels operating in British and Irish ter
20 Apr 2026
Target answer date
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20 Apr 2026
Answer published
Deterring and disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK, and we are working closely with our allies and partners to do so. Earlier this year the Secretary of State for Defence and the Irish Minister for Defence signed the refreshed UK-I...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Armed Forces Day: Northern Ireland
15 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has offered advice and support to the organisers of the Northern Ireland Armed Forces day celebrations to be held this year in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry on Saturday 20th June 2026.
Russia: Shipping
16 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken with international partners to prevent Russian Shadow Fleet vessels utilising the re opening of the Straits of Hormuz.
Global Combat Air Programme: Contracts
3 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made regarding an International contract between the GCAP International Government Organisation and Edgewing.