Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 31928

Nuclear Weapons

Tabled: 21 February 2025
Answered: 19 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to review the UK's nuclear weapons policy.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent exists to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, which cannot be deterred by other means. It will remain essential for as long as the global security environment demands. We continua...

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