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Defence: Research

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 September 2024UIN 3738

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much he plans to spend on defence research and development in (a) this financial year and (b) the next four financial years.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Chancellor has confirmed a challenging in year deficit across all Departments. A spending review process is underway. Departmental spending plans will be set out in the usual way.

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