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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

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

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

Type
Written question
Reference
110330
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Antarctic Treaty Security
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk