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Australia: Iron and Steel

Commons · Question 117503 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue: Joint Statement, published in 23 February 2026, what steps he has taken to explore options that maximise opportuni

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 11 Mar 2026

I was pleased to host Minister Pat Conroy for the first Australia-UK Defence Industry Dialogue since 2018. As one of our closest allies, we had constructive discussions on how we can work together towards a safer and prosperous future. A cornerstone of do...