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Written questions by Khan.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Naushabah Khan this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What plans the Government has to increase the frequency of interdiction operations against Russian shadow fleet vessels.

Reply

The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors maritime activity in the UK waters. Any enforcement action is considered on a case‑by‑case basis. The recent interdiction of Russian shadow fleet vessel SMYRTOS shows that the UK is ready to take action to enf...

16 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What the Government's timetable is for increasing defence spending to meet NATO commitments; and whether he is satisfied that current funding levels are sufficient to deter Russian aggression and maintain the UK'

Reply

The Government remains committed to spending 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035, as agreed at the NATO summit last year.As the third-largest financial contributor, and the only European Ally to commit our full nuclear deterrent to NATO, the United Kingdom alr...

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