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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 20 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iran: Armed Conflict

Question

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 money allocated to his Department by the special reserve will be spent on deploying Royal Navy assets to the Middle East.

Answer

Yes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122572
Session
2024-26
Related items
Middle East: Economic Update
Monday, 9 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed conflict Public expenditure Navy Ministry of Defence Iran
Link
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