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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 July 2025UIN 64500

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 30 June to Question 62275 on Defence: Finance, whether the FCDO contribution referred to will be included in the Defence budget in 2028.

Answered by Catherine West

A proportion of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) non-Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme spend will contribute to the UK NATO target across the Spending Review period. This spend will be part of the FCDO budget, not the Defence budget. The final total quantum will be determined through the multi-year programme allocations process. The FCDO will continue to publish non-ODA programme spending plans in the normal way through the Annual Report and Accounts.

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