Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing levels of defence co-operation with the EU.”
Tabled: 21 May 2026Answered: 1 June 2026
Asked by
Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat — Edinburgh West
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
Yvette Cooper
The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point. Spiking is a terrible crime, it is extremely dangerous and too often it is not taken seriously enough. We will work with anyone and everyone to tackle this appalling crime, so that not only is more work done to prevent spiking in the first place, but, when it does take place, the perpetrators feel the full force of the law.