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Written question asked by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Finance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government why the publication of the Defence Investment Plan has been delayed.

Answer

The department is working to finalise the Defence Investment Plan, which we will publish as soon as we can. We need to ensure investment choices are right for both now and the future. It is the first zero-based review of Defence's budgets in eighteen years and goes significantly further than the last Government's Equipment Plan by looking across every budget line, including people and infrastructure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15501
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence Finance
Link
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