Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Antarctic Treaty
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to section 5 of his Department's policy paper entitled The Strategic Defence Review 2025 - Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of potential impact of possible threats on the Antarctic Treaty system.
- Answer
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The Government’s vision to maintain the UK’s role as a leader in Antarctica and an active participant in the Antarctic Treaty system was set out in the UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035, published on 1 December 2025. The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of the requirements for Defence to support UK interests in the Antarctic, including upholding the Antarctic Treaty System.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 110330
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Antarctic Treaty Security
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