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Ministry of Defence: Procurement

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 112213

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) he and (b) any of his Ministerial colleagues held discussions with Peter Mandelson on the procurement of contracts between 10 February 2025 and 11 September 2025.

Answered by Luke Pollard

I refer the hon. Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March 2026, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.

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