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Defence: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 1 April 2025UIN 41483

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many business cases relating to procurement of new equipment or capabilities that have been submitted by his Department are currently awaiting approval by (a) HM Treasury and (b) Cabinet Office.

Answered by Maria Eagle

At the time of writing, the Ministry of Defence currently has eight business cases with His Majesty's Treasury, and seven cases with the Cabinet Office awaiting approval.

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