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Weapons of Mass Destruction

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19174

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 110, what is the full scope of the proposed enhanced protection measures against CBRN threats.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

It is not Ministry of Defence policy to comment on the scope of Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capabilities, as disclosure of such detail could undermine operational and national security.

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