Situation in the Red Sea - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 12:07 pm on 29 February 2024.

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Photo of Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Baroness McIntosh of Pickering Conservative 12:07, 29 February 2024

My Lords, Maersk, which I understand is the largest container company in the world, and Hapag-Lloyd, based in Germany, have taken the decision for commercial reasons not to risk going through the Red Sea but to take the long way around. Does my noble friend agree that this is possibly one reason why Germany and other European countries have not committed their forces against the Houthis at this time, as is the increased threat seen to Denmark’s home security and the fear of repercussions at home were it to do so?