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Defence: Finance

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 July 2026UIN 14522

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his foreword in the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what were the projects that were delayed or over budget; when were they due and how much were they delayed by; and by how much was each over budget.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Information on the status of major programmes within the Government Major Projects Portfolio, including details pertaining to schedule and expenditure, is published each year alongside the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Annual Report.

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