Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110920

Defence

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

Mr Calvin Bailey

LabourLeyton 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 Pollard
The 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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