In Parliament

My hon.

The hon. Gentleman has made a very worthwhile point.

Although it is clear that the Houthi attacks have not ended, as the shadow Defence Secretary said, there does appear to have been a differen

I would link that with the action we have been taking to degrade the Houthis’ ability to prevent aid from reaching people.

My hon.

I think the hon. Gentleman will detect that the House has not followed the logic of his argument.

I should be absolutely clear: we will only act within international law.

It is difficult for me to answer on why different countries would take part or not.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that this is devastating for the Egyptian economy.

As I have described in answer to other Members, we see this action as being very specific and one that does not need to continue.