Question follow-through · 61496

RAF Brize Norton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish an inquiry into the adequacy of the security arrangements at RAF Brize Norton.

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
20 Jun 2025
Target answer date
25 Jun 2025
Answer
25 Jun 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 20 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish an inquiry into the adequacy of the security arrangements at RAF Brize Norton.

  2. 25 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    As I announced in my statement to the House on Monday 23 June 2025, that I believe the right hon. Gentleman was present for, a full security review is underway at RAF Brize Norton with additional reviews across the Defence Estate.

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