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Lord Coaker (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026

Debate

Defence Investment Plan

Contribution

I will deal with the last point first. Yes, the national conversation will commence within the next few months, and we hope to involve a wide range of people. I say to my noble friend that this is before the DIP process and any further changes with respect to spending reviews in 2027. In 2024-25, the total DEL was £60.2 billion, and in 2028-29 the total DEL will be £73.5 billion. So, as my noble friend points out there has already been a significant increase in defence spending, and that is before any additional funds from the DIP or anything that may come from the spending review.

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