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NATO: Armed Forces

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 February 2026UIN 112835

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK taking command of Joint Force Command Norfolk on the UK's role as lead nation within the Joint Expeditionary Force.

Answered by Al Carns

The UK taking command of Joint Force Command (JFC) Norfolk will not impact the UK’s role as Framework Nation within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).

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