Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18652

Defence: Supply Chains

Tabled: 14 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has conducted a review of the resilience of UK defence supply chains against disruption during major conflict.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence routinely assesses the resilience of defence supply chains as a core component of operational preparedness and national security. Through risk assessments, supply chain mapping, horizon scanning, industry-informed war games, resili...

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