Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 22 July 2026.
James Cartlidge
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what is the estimated date of completion of the Ministerial Review.
Luke Pollard
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
The review, chaired by Jonathan Simcock, is expected to complete in the autumn.
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