Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Friday, 11 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Strategic Headquarters and Strategic Command
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether he has considered absorbing Strategic Command into the Military Strategic Headquarters.
- Answer
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The detailed requirement for the Military Strategic Headquarters (MSHQ) organisational structure is in development and will include a small central team integrating activity and Force Design. This will be drawn from existing resource within the Department.
The full detail of the responsibilities of MSHQ is under review as part of Defence Reform. This will be subject to refinement as planned implementation continues, and in response to operational and policy requirements as they emerge.
The Chief of Joint Operations (CJO) will remain based at the Permanent Joint Headquarters at Northwood, which remains part of Strategic Command. CJO will report to the Chief of the Defence Staff for operational matters when required.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 43579
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Military Strategic Headquarters Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
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