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Helicopters: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43217

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March to Question 39042 on Helicopters: Finance, if he will outline the prioritisation decisions made by the multiple front line commands to lay out an estimated budget for (a) 2024-2

Answered by Maria Eagle

Prioritisation decisions made by front line commands regarding spending on rotary wing will take account of capability requirements, as well as the Accounting Officer principles set out in Managing Public Money.

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