questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of his Department's policy paper entitled Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad, published on 24 March 2026, by when he plans to have a) reviewed and b) implemented the new hospitality and protocol policy.
answerText: In line with the commitments set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is progressing a review of our hospitality and protocol policy. As stated in the Strategy we are working to introduce a refreshed policy by Q4 2026.
heading: Defence: Diplomatic Relations