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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of defence reform on single service budgets.

Answer

Single Service budgets now sit in the Military Strategic Headquarters (MSHQ), under the Chief of Defence Staff. Their capital investment budgets now sit with the National Armaments Director – in one ‘invest’ budget.

These changes will speed up our decision making, focus on outcomes, secure faster delivery and achieve the best value for money for our troops and taxpayers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44496
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence Reform
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence Finance Reform
Link
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