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Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 March 2026UIN 113563

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce the Defence Readiness Bill before May 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Defence Readiness legislation is being considered to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or war, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. Legislation will be brought forward when Parliamentary time allows.

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