Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
8th Report - AUKUS
Defence Committee
HC 841
Published 28 April 2026
Government response
1st Special Report - AUKUS: Government Response · published 9 Jul 2026
Recommendations & Conclusions
7
Recommendation
Deferred
The appointment of a Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS, initially for a year, has...
Recommendation
The appointment of a Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS, initially for a year, has been a positive step welcomed by stakeholders in industry and across the trilateral. We recommend that the role be made permanent, providing consistency for stakeholders …
Read more
Government Response Summary
The government has extended the Prime Minister's Special Representative role for an additional year and will keep its duration under review, but has not committed to making the role permanent as recommended.
Ministry of Defence
View Details →
24
Recommendation
Deferred
Workforce growth at HMNB Devonport will be key to delivering the infrastructure required to improve...
Recommendation
Workforce growth at HMNB Devonport will be key to delivering the infrastructure required to improve submarine availability and prepare for SSN-AUKUS. Team Plymouth will play a central role in creating the local conditions to attract and maintain this larger workforce …
Read more
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the need for Team Plymouth's growth, citing £50m already announced and setting up a cross-government board and joint taskforce to urgently develop and progress delivery solutions, including securing further funding.
Ministry of Defence
View Details →