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Defence: Finance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 123102

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Investment Plan will be a Government document and plan, underpinned by the normal and appropriate collective agreement.

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