Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 4 February 2025Answered: 10 February 2025

Asked by

Clive Jones

Liberal DemocratWokingham

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

John Healey

We are setting out to reset relations with key European allies. We have said we will look to co-operate more closely with the European Union where that is in British interests and where we can add to the defence and security arrangements for Europe as a whole. We have struck some deep new bilateral agreements, such as the Trinity House agreement with Germany. We have to see our British industry not just as producing the kit our forces need, but as an essential part of our deterrence that, alongside allies, deters aggression.