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Written question asked by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence: Management and Public Bodies

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce duplication and simplify (1) management structures in the Ministry of Defence, and (2) the organisation of public bodies and agencies that work with the Ministry of Defence.

Answer

I refer the noble Lord to the statement I made on 1 April 2025 (HLWS571) about Defence Reform.

Under the Secretary of State for Defence and Ministers, the structure of the Ministry of Defence has been simplified under four Areas: a Department of State, a Military Strategic Headquarters, a National Armaments Director Group, and the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. Departmental processes, and the organisation of public bodies and agencies, are now being updated to reflect the new structure, which will include simplification and reducing duplication.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9498
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Defence Reform
Related items
Defence Reform
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
Management Public bodies Ministry of Defence
Link
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