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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 12751

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with the Rt hon. Member for Makerfield to discuss defence spending since 22 June 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Defence Secretary regularly meets with Parliamentary colleagues to discuss defence issues.

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