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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's Oral Statement of 25 February 2025 on Defence and Security, Official Report, column 633, whether the annual increase in defence spending will include the Single Intelligence Account.

Answer

The Prime Minister has been clear about the contribution our intelligence and security services make to the defence of our nation. The commitment to spend 2.6% on defence from 2027 will include all spend relating the Single Intelligence Account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70713
Session
2024-26
Related items
Defence and Security
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Defence Finance
Link
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