Defence
Commons · Question 111884 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Dyke
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned legislative timetable is for the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 12 Feb 2026
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.