Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 70645

Armed Forces: Young People

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 23 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether (a) Minister and (b) officials from his Department have had discussions with representatives from the Department for

Answer

Al Carns
As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy will play a new leading and coordinating role in securing the UK’s critical undersea infrastructure and maritime traffic. As part of this, the Royal Navy will work with wider Government and commer...
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