Course, we hope the houthis will now step back and end their reckless and destabilising attacks. We will not hesitate to protect our security and our interest where required and we would of course follow the correct procedures, as i believe we did so in this case. Although the honourable gentleman is right to ask questions, we should also recognise the risks of inaction, because doing nothing would weaken international security and the rule of law, further damage the freedom of navigation and the global economy, and perhaps most importantly, it would send a very dangerous message that british vessels and british interests are fair game, and that is simply unacceptable mr speaker. Lastly, if i might say, and of course im happy to answer questions about the situation in israel and gaza, but this house should be very clear in making it clear to the