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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Dragon: Cyprus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the preparation to deploy HMS Dragon for deployment to the eastern Mediterranean is funded from the Special Reserve.

Answer

In her statement to the House on 9 March, the Chancellor confirmed that she had approved access for the Ministry of Defence to the special reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the middle east.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118992
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cyprus Finance HMS Dragon
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk