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Andy Start

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 October 2025UIN 77015

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Andy Start will remain the Acting National Armaments Director for the whole length of his contract.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Andy Start was appointed acting National Armaments Director (NAD) as part of the establishment of the wider NAD Group in March 2025. Recruitment of a permanent NAD is ongoing and an appointment will be made in due course.

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