Written question asked by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Defence and National Security: Finance
- Question
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What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of Exchequer on meeting the NATO target of spending five per cent of GDP on defence and national security.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence remains in close contact with His Majesty's Treasury and No.10 at all levels of the Department on defence spending.
This Government has committed to deliver the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War. In addition, last year the Prime Minister made a historic pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security related expenditure by 2035.
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- 908286
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- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Defence Finance National security
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