Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
National Armaments Director
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the previous National Armaments Director was paid any performance or other bonuses within the last five years.
- Answer
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The previous National Armaments Director (NAD) was the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) CEO Andy Start, now Deputy NAD. All previous remuneration for Mr Start since joining the Department in September 2022 is declared in the DE&S Annual Report and Accounts. This includes the following Performance Awards:
Financial Year
Value of Performance Award (£000)
2024-25
160-165
2023-24
165-170
2022-23
90-95 (prorated)
To date Mr Start has only ever received remuneration based upon his DE&S CEO contract of employment and no other bonuses have been paid to Mr Start whilst in the Department’s employ. No bonus or departure payment was made to Mr Start when he relinquished the role of NAD in October 2025.
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- Reference
- 99724
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Performance related pay National Armaments Director
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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