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Defence and National Security

Lords · Question HL1898 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 21 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Goldie

To ask His Majesty's Government when the national conversation on defence and security recommended by the Strategic Defence Review will be instigated; and where ministerial responsibility for this will lie.

Answer

Answered by Lord Coaker, 21 Jul 2026

The National Conversation is essential to promote unity of effort across society and support a whole-of-society approach to UK deterrence and defence. In many ways, the conversation has already begun, as evidenced in the Prime Minister’s statement evidenc...