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Security Action for Europe

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 July 2025UIN 67272

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has agreed a timeline by which the UK will be able to access the Security Action for Europe fund; and whether a proportion of contracts available to the UK has been agreed.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The UK and the EU have set out our joint ambition to swiftly explore the potential for enhanced cooperation under the SAFE instrument. The specific terms of UK participation will be subject to discussions on a bilateral agreement; we do not wish to pre-empt the outcome of any such negotiations.

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