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Defence: Reform

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 28 November 2025UIN 93038

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria he will use to measure the success of Defence Reform.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The success of Defence Reform will be measured against the following criteria:

• Clearer accountabilities and responsibilities across the organisation.

• Simpler decision-making processes and systems to improve efficiency.

• Enhanced ways of working, including better use of technology and behaviours.

• The establishment of a 'One Defence' culture, fostering collaboration across allareas of defence.

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