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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 December 2024UIN 17186

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish his Department’s pathway for reaching 2.5% of GDP being spent on Defence; and whether he has made any changes to that timetable since 1 November.

Answered by Maria Eagle

As the Prime Minister has confirmed the path to spending 2.5% of GDP on Defence will be set out in spring 2025.

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