Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 27 January 2026Answered: 2 February 2026

Asked by

Sarah Bool

ConservativeSouth Northamptonshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

John Healey

I take that as an early indication that the hon. Lady might want to serve on the Bill Committee, in which case we welcome her stepping forward. I think she will recognise that the legislative framework, which allows us to take action to bring down malign and menacing drones over UK defence sites and defence bases, is long overdue. I look forward to her support in introducing that.