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Armed Forces: Deployment

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 March 2025UIN 37588

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the use of the Expenditure Period Support System.

Answered by Maria Eagle

In year controls are used across the Department to manage its performance against the Defence budget as part of good financial management. This ensures we continue to spend on our priorities and secure value for money for taxpayers.

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