Defence (including Topical Questions)
MPs question a government minister
MPs will question the Defence Secretary on the work of the Ministry of Defence, with time reserved for topical questions on current defence issues. This is a regular accountability mechanism where backbench MPs can raise military operations, equipment procurement, service personnel welfare, and strategic defence challenges facing the UK.
Defence questions are a key forum for parliamentary scrutiny of military spending, operational decisions, and the government's security posture. They affect defence sector employment, procurement decisions affecting contractors across the UK, and strategic policy on NATO commitments and military deployments.
35 questions
What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the national security assessment entitled Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security, published on 20 January 2026.
Adrian RamsayGreen Party of England and WalesWaveney ValleyWhat steps he is taking to ensure that defence procurement supports SMEs.
Alex McIntyreLabourGloucesterWhat assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing levels of defence co-operation with the EU.
Christine JardineLiberal DemocratsEdinburgh WestWhat steps he is taking to improve skills in the defence workforce.
Douglas McAllisterLabourWest DunbartonshireWhether he plans to introduce a defence readiness bill.
Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeSolihull West and ShirleyWhat steps his Department is taking to expedite defence procurement.
Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratsWest Dorset
Euan Stainbank
Gordon McKeeWhat steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention in the armed forces.
Ian SollomLiberal DemocratsSt Neots and Mid CambridgeshireWhat steps he is taking to help re-establish freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Jeff SmithLabourManchester Withington
Kevin BonaviaWhat steps he is taking to implement the Strategic Defence Review.
Lauren EdwardsLabourRochester and StroodWhat steps he is taking to support cadet forces.
Lee PitcherLabourDoncaster East and the Isle of AxholmeWhat steps he is taking to improve sovereign defence capability.
Lorraine BeaversLabourBlackpool North and Fleetwood?What assessment he has made of the level of threat from Russia.
Mr Connor RandLabourAltrincham and Sale West
Paul WaughWhat steps his Department is taking to protect UK coastal waters.
Peter PrinsleyLabourBury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Rebecca PaulWhat recent estimate he has made of the number of men in the armed forces taking paternity leave in the latest period for which data is available.
Sarah OwenLabourLuton NorthWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on measures to protect veterans of the Northern Ireland troubles from vexatious lawsuits.
Sir Julian LewisConservativeNew Forest EastWhat assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of lead ammunition for defence purposes.
Sir Julian SmithConservativeSkipton and RiponWhat steps he is taking to help re-establish freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Steve WitherdenLabourMontgomeryshire and GlyndŵrIf he will take steps with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to issue defence bonds to help increase funding for military capabilities.
Victoria CollinsLiberal DemocratsHarpenden and BerkhamstedIf he will take steps with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to issue defence bonds to help increase funding for military capabilities.
Wendy ChamberlainLiberal DemocratsNorth East FifeWhat steps he is taking to procure counter-unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities for the armed forces.
Will StoneLabourSwindon North
Anna Dixon
Chris Coghlan
Dr Ben Spencer
Emma Foody
John Whitby
Luke Murphy
Melanie Onn
Naushabah Khan
Paul Davies
Sarah Smith
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