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Defence: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 22 December 2025UIN 99717

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's definition is of liquidated damages.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Department's definition of liquidated damages is a pre-agreed sum to compensate for the financial loss that arises from the contractor’s failure to perform their contractual obligations.

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