Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111884

Defence

Tabled: 9 February 2026

Answered: 12 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Sarah Dyke

Liberal Democrat — Glastonbury and Somerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned legislative timetable is for the Defence Readiness Bill.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Defence Readiness legislation is being considered to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or war, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. Legislation will be brought forward when Parliamentary time allows.