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Ministry of Defence: Westminster Hall Sittings

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 July 2026UIN 17476

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the annual cost to her Department of preparing ministers to respond to Westminster Hall Debates.

Answered by Mr Calvin Bailey

As each session is unique, the time required to prepare Ministers will vary according to the topics being covered and the level of support they require from different areas.

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