Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 112789

NATO: Navy

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 10 March 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on UK naval priorities of losing NATO’s Marcom central maritime command appointment.

Answer

Al Carns

The UK’s commitment to NATO is unshakeable and we continue to reinforce our role as the leading European nation in the alliance.