Written questions

Thales: Industrial Disputes

Commons · Question 5090 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to mitigate the impact of potential strike action by Thales employees in a) Govan and b) Reading.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 5 Jun 2026

Matters relating to Thales’ pay offer to its employees is a matter for the company. However, the Ministry of Defence continues to engage with Thales to ensure continued delivery for Defence.