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AUKUS

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 December 2025UIN 95701

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the number of staff supporting the special representative on AUKUS.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence is planning to provide two secondees to the Cabinet Office. These roles will support the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS and help drive strategic delivery for AUKUS across His Majesty's Government.

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