France: Military Alliances — Written Question

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship, published on 9 July 2025, whether the decision to coordinate the UK and France's respective nuclear deterrents will be reviewed at a future date.

Answer

Maria Eagle

We will enhance our readiness to coordinate our respective deterrents through nuclear dialogue and exercises, under the auspices of the new UK-France Nuclear Steering Group.

We continually review our nuclear deterrence policy and posture in light of the international security environment and the actions of potential adversaries, to ensure we can meet the threats facing the UK and our NATO allies.