Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 20 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Iran: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer of 9 March 2026 on Middle East: Economic Update, Official Report, columns 43-45, whether the money allocated to his Department through the special reserve can only fund operations in the Middle East.
- Answer
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Funding from the Special Reserve is not limited to any single region. The Reserve exists to meet the net additional costs of National Security Council (NSC)‑approved operations, subject to HM Treasury agreement.
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- 2024-26
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- Armed forces Armed conflict Public expenditure Ministry of Defence Iran
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