Part of Defence – in the House of Commons at on 10 February 2025.
Luke Akehurst
Labour, North Durham
I welcome the strength of the response on protecting our undersea infrastructure. The Defence Secretary has been clear that growing Russian aggression will not be tolerated here or in Ukraine. Will the Minister confirm that homeland security will be a key focus of the strategic defence review?
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