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Helicopters: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39042

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised any changes to the allocated rotary budget for the (a) 2024-25 and (b) 2025-26 financial year.

Answered by Maria Eagle

There is no centrally held rotary budget. Rotary capability is delivered across multiple front line commands, who make prioritisation decisions within their budgets as a part of normal financial management.

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