PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(9 December 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the National Armaments Director was consulted prior to the decision to declare IOC for Ajax.

Asked by:
Mr Mark Francois (Conservative)

Answer

As safety is the top priority of the Ministerial Team, prior to Initial Operating Capability, I asked for and was given assurances in writing by senior Ministry of Defence personnel that the system was safe, including the National Armaments Director.


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