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Defence: Finance

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 July 2026UIN 18071

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether he intends to introduce annual reporting to Parliament on the delivery of the Defence Investment Plan against published miles

Answered by Luke Pollard

There will be an annual update to Parliament before summer recess each year on progress against the Defence Investment Plan and any changes in financial investments, with the aim to publish the first report by July 2027.

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