7
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 and sending an important signal across Whitehall and to our international partners about the UK’s commitment to AUKUS. (Recommendation, Paragraph 38)
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.
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Government is grateful to the Committee for their recommendation and for their endorsement of the role of the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS. Sir Stephen Lovegrove was appointed in April 2025, on an initial 12-month basis, and has been extended for an additional year. Sir Stephen will continue to drive forward the Prime Minister’s commitment to delivering against our AUKUS commitments. The Government will keep the duration of the appointment under review, in line with the terms of the appointment.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
28 Apr 2026