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Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 November 2024UIN 11948

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of when Defence spending will reach 2.5% of GDP, and whether he has issued subsequent guidance to (a) Lord Robertson and (b) the external reviewers of Strategic Defence Review 2004-05.

Answered by Maria Eagle

This Government's commitment to spending 2.5% on Defence is included in the Strategic Defence Review Terms of Reference. The Review will conclude in accordance with these terms, taking into account what is deliverable and affordable.

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