Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 95701

AUKUS

Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the number of staff supporting the special representative on AUKUS.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence is planning to provide two secondees to the Cabinet Office. These roles will support the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS and help drive strategic delivery for AUKUS across His Majesty's Government.