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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 120897

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2026 to Question 116531 on Defence: Finance, when the UK's return for 2026 is due.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The UK will complete its 2026 defence return in line with NATO's standard annual timetable. This will be due in May 2026, and NATO generally publish the returns in late summer.

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