Defence

(asked on 20th February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce the Defence Readiness Bill before May 2026.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 3rd March 2026

Defence Readiness legislation is being considered to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or war, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. Legislation will be brought forward when Parliamentary time allows.

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