Tessa Munt

Tessa Munt

Liberal Democrat — Wells and Mendip Hills

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 March 2025

Debate

Ukraine

Contribution

I thank the Prime Minister for everything he has done over the last few days—it has been admirable. Will he endeavour to ensure that we prioritise military spending on outcomes rather than, strictly, the amount of money that is spent? The rush to avoid criticism of underspending often means that cost-effectiveness can be lost. Should not the defence and international aid budgets be viewed as a rolling average over several years rather than annually, to avoid the accounting gymnastics that might otherwise happen every March?

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