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 PollardThe 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.