Armed Forces
Commons · Question 908301 · Tabled 10 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Rachel Gilmour
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of the UK’s readiness for war.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 18 Mar 2026
As set out in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, we are increasing national warfighting readiness to deter threats to UK and our interests. This includes transforming the Armed Forces to ensure they are more lethal, reversing the 14 years of hollowing out...