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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 October 2026. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Thursday, 22 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Department for Work and Pensions: Public Expenditure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to The Defence Investment Plan Funding explainer, published on 30 June 2026, whether his Department is required to contribute to the funding laid out under line 5, to reduce departmental capital budgets by one per cent.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence and HM Treasury will provide any further information on the funding of the Defence Investment Plan in the normal way in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35040
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Department for Work and Pensions Public expenditure
Link
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