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Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2025UIN 69946

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will quantify his Department’s (a) underspend and (b) overspend in financial year 2024-2025.

Answered by Maria Eagle

The Department's performance against its control totals for financial year 20245-25 will be set out in its Annual Report and Accounts, which will be published shortly.

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