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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 December 2025UIN 96298

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with service chiefs regarding the spending envelope for the Defence Investment Plan.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan has been informed by a range of inputs and perspectives including those of the Chiefs.

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