Written question asked by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 October 2017 (named day). It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Monday, 16 October 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Deployment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Joint Force 2025 will be affected by the review of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015.

Answer: The Government has initiated a review of national security capabilities in support of the continued implementation of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, to ensure the UK's investment in national security capabilities is as joined-up, effective and efficient as possible. Defence is contributing to this cross-Departmental effort, which is being overseen by the National Security Adviser. This work is on-going and no decisions have been made.

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