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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Minesweepers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Mine Hunting Capability, who are the international partners with whom this programme is being delivered alongside.

Answer

The Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) project, which forms part of Block 1 of the wider Mine Hunting Capability programme, is being delivered as a UK-France collaboration as set out in the Lancaster House Treaty signed in 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23393
Session
2026-27
Related items
Minesweepers
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Minesweepers
Link
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