Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 89711
USA: Military Alliances
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the US government shutdown on joint UK–US defence (a) projects and (b) research collaboration.
Answer
Luke PollardThere has been no impact on our defence projects or research collaboration where we have continued to engage with those essential US staff who continued to work during the shutdown.