Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 113563

Defence

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce the Defence Readiness Bill before May 2026.

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.