Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 40268

Bomb Disposal

Tabled: 21 March 2025

Answered: 26 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's explosive ordnance removal capabilities in (a) the UK and (b) internationally.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence has a world leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search capability, providing critical support to military operations and UK resilience. Additionally, Defence recognises the importance of Explosive Ordnance Clearance (EOC) capab...

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