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Defence: Finance

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 March 2026UIN 119090

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the number of staff dedicated to preparing the Defence Investment Plan over the last twelve months.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan has been supported by a flexible cross‑Defence team, with personnel allocated at the right level to reflect the complexity of the work and ensure progress to publication.

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