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Written question asked by Stephen Mosley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2015 (named day). It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent investment he has made in equipment for the armed forces.

Answer

Of the £160 billon ten year investment that will be detailed in the Equipment Plan, £70 billion is investment in new equipment, funding cutting edge capabilities such as the new aircraft carriers, Astute class submarines, the Type 26 Frigates, the F35 Joint Strike Fighter, the A400M Atlas transport aircraft and the Scout armoured vehicle.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
906911
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Defence Procurement
Link
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