Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ross Thomson and Michael Fabricant

Monday 5th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Ross Thomson (Aberdeen South) (Con)]

2. What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in the US Administration on strengthening defence co-operation.

[Michael Fabricant (Lichfield) (Con)]

7. What recent discussions he has had with his counterpart in the US Administration on strengthening defence co-operation; and if he will make a statement.

[The Secretary of State for Defence (Gavin Williamson)]

The US and UK enjoy a strategic global partnership, which was forged through shared values and the belief in freedom and the rule of law and order, and reinforced by mutual history, partnership and military co-operation. UK-US defence co-operation is today the broadest, deepest and most advanced of any two countries. Our collaboration extends across the full spectrum of defence, including operations and flagship capability programmes. Our troops have fought alongside each other for more than 100 years, and 2018 will be another busy year.