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Armed Forces

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 March 2025UIN 40516

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish minutes of his meeting with military chiefs and the Prime Minister at Permanent Joint Headquarters on 20 March 2025.

Answered by Luke Pollard

I recognise the importance of this Government's commitment to being open and transparent. However, as a former Defence Minister I hope that the hon. Gentleman will recognise that on this occasion the importance of national security outweighs this interest to ensure the safety of the UK and its citizens remains upheld.

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