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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 April 2023. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, whether the UK army, the Royal Air Force, and most of the Royal Navy will remain in Europe so that the UK’s defence and security efforts remain focused on the Euro-Atlantic through NATO.

Answer

As set out in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, the Euro-Atlantic will remain the UK's priority theatre of focus. NATO will remain the cornerstone of UK security, with the UK at the heart of the Alliance and offering the full spectrum of Defence capabilities.

Any specific policy changes or updates required related to Defence capability and force design will be determined following the publication of the Defence Command Paper.

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6889
Session
2022-23
Integrated Review Refresh 2023: Responding to a more contested and volatile world
Monday, 13 March 2023
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
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