Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Poland: Military Alliances

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, how the new UK agreement with Poland improve NATO’s eastern flank.

Answer: The UK and Poland have agreed a new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. The treaty delivers a strategic partnership, standing together against Russia, united in defending European security including on NATO's eastern flank, and making the UK safer. It will step up our ability to counter threats to our national, economic and energy security, and tackle illegal migration and crime in the UK. The treaty will be signed when Prime Minister Tusk visits the UK on 27 May.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1733
Session: 2026-27
Related items: National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British people in a dangerous world
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Poland Military alliances NATO
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