Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110920
Defence
Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026
Question
Mr Calvin Bailey
Labour — Leyton and Wanstead
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to (a) publish for pre-legislative scrutiny and (b) introduce the Defence Readiness Bill in (i) 2026, (ii) 2027, (iii) 2028 and (iv) 2029.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Ministry of Defence is currently working to develop Defence Readiness measures to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or conflict, as recommended in the Strategic Defence review. The introduction of legislation,...
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