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Strategic Defence Review: Public Appointments

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 April 2025UIN 44916

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 36052 on Strategic Defence Review: Contracts, whether there have been any amendments to the (a) duration, (b) remuneration and (c) other contractual terms of (i) Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, (ii) General Sir Richard Barrons and (iii) Fiona Hill since the commencement of their appointments as external reviewers.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The external review team continue to support the delivery of this crucial piece of work. The Strategic Defence Review-which will be published in the Spring-will ensure the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad, now and for the years to come.

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