Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will have discussions with representatives of Londonderry Port on its viability as a national maritime defence asset.

Foyle Port remains an important regional logistics hub for the Royal Navy. Foyle Port is able to provide the logistical requirements necessary for ships on operational taskings.

The Royal Navy undertakes routine discussions with Foyle Port regarding the planning of ship visits for replenishment.

As stated within the Strategic Defence Review, the Home Defence Programme will work with the private-sector to ensure Defence has ready access to private-sector infrastructure for operations.