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Treasury: Defence

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 115952

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 92 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many (a) public engagements and (b) private meetings Ministers in their Department have undertaken related to the national conversation on defence and security.

Answered by James Murray

Ministers in HM Treasury have regular discussions with officials, external experts and ministerial colleagues on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience. This includes attending and speaking at public and sector events.

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