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Defence: Expenditure

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 January 2026UIN 106312

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what quantum of expenditure was included in UK NATO declared GDP of defence spending arising from VAT receipts in each financial year since 2010.

Answered by Al Carns

It is not possible to provide that information within the time available to answer this question. I will write to the hon. Member shortly with an update and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.

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