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Strategic Defence Review: Contracts

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 3 April 2025UIN 36052

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any of the contracts for the three external reviewers conducting the Strategic Defence Review have been extended.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The external review team continue to support the delivery of this crucial piece of work. The Strategic Defence Review - which will be published in the Spring - will ensure the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad, now and for the years to come.

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