Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122520
Minesweepers: Procurement
Tabled: 20 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to accelerate the procurement of autonomous mine hunting systems for use by the Royal Navy.
Answer
Luke PollardI refer the hon. Member to the statement on the Middle East given in Parliament by the Secretary of State on Monday 23 March 2026.