Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“Whether the Strategic Defence Review requires updates to reflect recent developments in UK-US relations.”
Tabled: 30 June 2026Answered: 6 July 2026
Asked by
Richard Foord
Liberal Democrat — Honiton and Sidmouth
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
Anneliese Dodds
The amount of unexploded remnants of war throughout Gaza poses a serious threat to life and the provision of humanitarian assistance. The UK is working proactively with a number of key stakeholders. We very much recognise the expertise of the HALO Trust, and we will redouble the work done, particularly towards reconstruction.