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Defence: Expenditure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 July 2024UIN 574

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he intends to change delegated spending (a) levels and (b) controls for Front Line Commands.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Department keeps delegations and spending plans under review. This is as part of effective financial management and to ensure the Department lives within its allocated funding, as voted by Parliament.

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