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Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Your Party) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Project Al Yamamah

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department holds retained or closed public records from 1980 to 1992 relating to the Al Yamamah programme or the Saudi British Defence Cooperation Programme; and if he will publish a schedule of such records, including file reference, covering dates, access status and the reason for retention or closure.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence does retain documents relating to Al Yamamah and the Saudi British Defence Cooperation Programme (SBDCP). However, these remain classified on grounds of national security and international relations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12038
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Project Al Yamamah Saudi Arabia BAE Systems
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk