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Armed Conflict

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 70651

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 25 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, which body will be responsible for external scrutiny of UK warfighting readiness.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

As set out in the evidence session with the House of Commons Defence Select Committee (HCDC) on 8 July, we expect the HCDC to have a central role in scrutinising UK warfighting readiness.

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