Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16574

Nuclear Weapons

Tabled: 27 November 2024
Answered: 4 December 2024

Question

Manuela Perteghella

Liberal DemocratStratford-on-Avon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the independence of the nuclear deterrent; and if he will take steps to reduce reliance on the US for the (a) testing, (b) maintenance, and (c) replacement of missiles.

Answer

Maria Eagle
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to her by my hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard) on 27 November 2024 to Question 15093.