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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 22 January on Ajax, HCWS 1269, who previously held oversight of the Ajax programme.

Answer

As advised in my Written Ministerial Statement on 22 January 2026, a Senior Responsible Owner has been appointed for an initial period of 12 months by the Army and oversight of the programme has been passed to the National Armaments Director. Prior to this announcement, the Army had oversight of the programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108711
Session
2024-26
Related items
Ajax
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Procurement Ajax vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk