We welcome the proposal of a Defence Readiness Bill. However, the Government has not yet determined what specific measures it wishes to include in the Bill, let alone written it. This should be agreed within Government and legislation published as soon as possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 127)

We welcome the proposal of a Defence Readiness Bill. However, the Government has not yet determined what specific measures it wishes to include in the Bill, let alone written it. This should be agreed within Government and legislation published as soon as possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 127) Type: conclusion | Number: 34 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The SDR sets out the need for Defence Readiness legislation during this Parliament to give the Government more powers to respond effectively in the event of escalation or a war involving the UK or its allies. We are reviewing which additional legal powers the Government might need and developing pot