Military Aid
Commons · Question 60412 · Tabled 17 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Andrew George
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria his Department uses to decide whether to grant a request from a foreign government for training for their armed forces by the British armed forces.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 25 Jun 2025
The provision of training to a foreign military is assessed on a case-by-case basis and kept under review. This is underpinned by a robust process that considers strategic alignment, risks, opportunities, and compliance with International Humanitarian Law...