Ben Howlett – 2016 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Defence

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Ben Howlett on 2016-01-12.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department’s defence strategy is towards Yemen; and if he will make a statement.

Mr Philip Dunne

The Ministry of Defence is committed to supporting the legitimate Yemeni government in establishing a stable and secure Yemen and we continue to work with regional and international partners to tackle the threat posed by AQAP and Daesh in Yemen. Reaching a comprehensive peaceful solution to the current conflict is the top priority as a political solution is the best way to bring long-term stability to the country.