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Defence: Finance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 April 2026UIN 127620

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was saved by his Department in-year savings in 2025/26.

Answered by Luke Pollard

As part of routine financial management, the Ministry of Defence continues to allocate resources effectively to meet departmental and operational priorities.

The Department's final position for 2025-26 will be set out in the Annual Report and Accounts.

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