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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 July 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 September 2024. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 5 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Expenditure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 July 2024 to Question 136 on Defence: Expenditure, whether the future fiscal event will cover the potential impact of the Department’s timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on the resources available to Defence Equipment and Support.

Answer

The pathway to 2.5% will set the overall envelope for Defence spending. Funding for specific programmes is considered as part of the Department’s annual budget setting process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2429
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence: Expenditure
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Defence Expenditure National income Defence Equipment & Support
Link
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