Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michelle Scrogham and Chris McDonald

Monday 14th October 2024 Commons Chamber

[Michelle Scrogham (Barrow and Furness) (Lab)]

4. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on the AUKUS strategic partnership.

[Chris McDonald (Stockton North) (Lab)]

19. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of progress on the AUKUS strategic partnership.

[The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)]

The UK is fully committed to the AUKUS partnership. On 26 September, the Secretary of State hosted the first AUKUS Defence Ministers’ meeting outside the US. During that discussion, he provided direction and guidance to accelerate our taking advantage of the opportunities that this landmark partnership presents to us. I refer Members to the Defence Ministers’ meeting joint communication for more details on progress.