Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 47288

European Union: Military Alliances

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed Security Pact with the European Union on UK operational independence.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Government has been clear about our commitment to negotiate an ambitious Security and Defence Partnership with the EU to strengthen European security and reinforce NATO. Talks are ongoing, and no agreements have been reached. I hope the hon. Member wi...
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