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Written question asked by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 2 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 6 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Strategic Defence Review

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which (a) industry bodies, (b) defence industry companies, (c) media organisations and (d) other non-Government bodies or people were given access to the Strategic Defence Review 2025 ahead of its publication; and at what times.

Answer

The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) was published on 2 June 2025, setting Defence's strategic direction for the next decade. Before the Secretary of State made his Statement in the House of Commons at 1700, the Ministry of Defence organised for selected stakeholders (industry, media, trade associations and think tanks) to read the SDR under strict embargo, with an official present. This was designed to inform key stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56305
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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