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Defence Growth Board

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 3 April 2025UIN 42298

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Chief of the Defence Staff will sit on the defence growth board.

Answered by Darren Jones

The membership of the Defence Growth Board consists of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Secretary of State for Defence and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. They will be supported by Departmental officials, including the National Armaments Director and MOD Permanent Secretary. Meetings of the Defence Growth Board will be scheduled as required.

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