Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will state what his Department's budget will be as a percentage of GDP in 2030.
- Answer
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We are increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027, 3% in the next Parliament and 3.5% by 2035 on core defence.
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- 10205
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Public expenditure Ministry of Defence
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