Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 60412

Military Aid

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Andrew George

Liberal DemocratSt Ives

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria his Department uses to decide whether to grant a request from a foreign government for training for their armed forces by the British armed forces.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The provision of training to a foreign military is assessed on a case-by-case basis and kept under review. This is underpinned by a robust process that considers strategic alignment, risks, opportunities, and compliance with International Humanitarian Law...

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