Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Security Action for Europe
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 1 December 2025 on UK–EU Relations, HCWS1114, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for UK national security of not reaching agreement on enhanced UK participation in the SAFE instrument; and what steps her Department is taking to help mitigate capability and interoperability gaps with EU partners.
- Answer
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The matters raised by the Rt Hon Member are primarily for the Cabinet Office who were responsible for the written statement to which her questions refer, and the Ministry of Defence who are the responsible department for defence industrial matters.
We however continue to deepen and strengthen our cooperation with the EU on a range of related matters - including in tackling hybrid threats - via our new Security and Defence Partnership. Our relationships through NATO of course remain the bedrock of our security and defence.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 104696
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Security UK relations with EU Security action for Europe
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