Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 2026 (named day). It was answered by Wes Streeting (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Defence: Finance
- Question
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What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of Exchequer on meeting the NATO target of spending 5 per cent of GDP on defence and national security.
- Answer
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The UK is committed to investing 5% of GDP in defence and broader security and resilience by 2035.
The Chancellor will set out future spending plans at the Spending Review.
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