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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 24 June 2026UIN 10204

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed the spending envelope for the Defence Investment Plan with the Chief of the Defence Staff.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Chief of Defence Staff has been and continues to be closely involved in the development of an affordable and deliverable Defence Investment Plan.

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