Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Ministers next plan to meet their Australian counterparts.

Given the strength, breadth and depth of the bilateral defence relationship, The Defence Secretary and Defence Ministers regularly engage with Australian counterparts. Australia will hold federal elections no later than 17 May so I hope the hon. Member will understand, as is normal in any election period, all engagements are under review until Australia has held its election.