Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 67020
France: Military Alliances
Tabled: 11 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship, published on 9 July 2025, what organisation will be responsible for coordinating the operation of the UK-France Nuclear Partnership.
Answer
Maria EagleAs announced in the Northwood Declaration, a UK-France Nuclear Steering Group will be established to provide political direction for this work. It will be led by the Elysée and the Cabinet Office, and will coordinate across nuclear policy, capabilities and operations.