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Defence: Diplomatic Service

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 126830

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, published on 24 March 2026, by when he plans to have introduced a new Defence Security and Diplomacy Portfolio.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Defence Security and Diplomacy Portfolio officially launched this financial year.

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