Mike Tapp MP: written questions

Written questions

• Russia: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24710More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there is a NATO troop mobility plan to repel any attack from Russia on the eastern flank.

  Answer: As part of NATO's focus on Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, NATO manages its Strategic, Operational and Tactical Plans across all domains to assure the Alliance's ability to respond to any threat that posed by Russia, including on NATO’s ...

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Russia: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24709More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK has the capability to respond swiftly if Belarus and Kaliningrad attempt to close the Suwalki pass.

  Answer: NATO has the capability and commitment to defend every inch of Alliance territory. The UK remains staunchly committed to NATO's collective defence obligation, offering almost all of our Armed Forces to NATO including high-readiness forces, which can be de...

  Answered 14 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Russia: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24708More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has assessed the threat of Belarus and Kaliningrad closing the Suwalki pass.

  Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors developments across the Euro-Atlantic region, including those relevant to NATO's eastern flank. The Government remains committed to the collective defence of the Alliance and works closely with NATO Allies to u...

  Answered 14 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Russia: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24707More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of troops and equipment to repel an attack from Russia on a NATO ally on the eastern border with Russia.

  Answer: As part of NATO's focus on Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, NATO manages its Strategic, Operational and Tactical Plans across all domains to assure the Alliance's ability to respond to any threat that posed by Russia, including on NATO’s ...

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record
• Russia: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24706More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to move troops to the eastern border with Russia if required to repel a Russian attack.

  Answer: As part of NATO's focus on Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area, NATO manages its Strategic, Operational and Tactical Plans across all domains to assure the Alliance's ability to respond to any threat that posed by Russia, including on NATO’s ...

  Answered 7 Sept 2026

  Original Parliament record