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Written Question
Military Alliances: EU Countries
Tuesday 18th November 2025

Asked by: David Reed (Conservative - Exmouth and Exeter East)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Security and Defence Partnership between the UK and EU on the defence sector.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The UK is committed to a broad and constructive relationship with the EU. We are working to implement the package agreed at the UK-EU Summit and build on our landmark Security and Defence Partnership – which includes taking forward discussions on a bilateral participation agreement for cooperation under the EU’s Security Action For Europe (SAFE) instrument. As part of these efforts, the Ministry of Defence continues to work closely across the whole of Government, including the His Majesty’s Treasury, the Department of Business and Trade and the Cabinet Office, and in cooperation with industry partners and all our European allies, to inform our approach to enhancing Europe's defence industrial capacity and production and deliver critical capabilities required to support Ukraine.

While we will not give a running commentary on talks, this Government has been clear that we would only agree to a deal if we were satisfied it provided value to the UK and UK industry.

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Division Vote (Commons)
17 Nov 2025 - Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill - View Vote Context
David Reed (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 83 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
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Division Vote (Commons)
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One of 94 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
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Division Vote (Commons)
12 Nov 2025 - Taxes - View Vote Context
David Reed (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 94 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Nov 2025
Remembrance Day: Armed Forces

"It is a real privilege to close this debate on remembrance and the contribution of the armed forces for His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. I think we can all agree that it is even more special for falling on Armistice Day.

I place on record my thanks, and the thanks of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 03 Nov 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"I associate Conservative Members with the Secretary of State’s remarks about the appalling attack in Huntingdon over the weekend.

We all know that the Government cannot deliver a strong defence industrial base without seriously boosting defence spending, yet multiple media outlets have very recently reported that the Secretary of State’s …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Property Service Charges

"Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is nice to have his name on the record.

I am very grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul) for bringing the topic to the House’s attention. In …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Oct 2025
Property Service Charges

"I have one minute left and I will make my final points. The Act aimed to bring mandatory transparency, through standardised billing, greater rights to challenge charges, and easier routes to taking over management, but those reforms are not yet implemented. Why is that? I hope that the Minister, in …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
29 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
David Reed (Con) was Teller for the Ayes and against the House
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 323