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Defence Equipment: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 December 2024UIN 17024

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has instructed Defence Equipment and Support to put a hold on new procurement in this financial year.

Answered by Maria Eagle

We continue to review and spend on our priorities as part of normal financial management. Our approach applies to the whole Department and is not specific to Defence Equipment and Support.

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