Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 37588

Armed Forces: Deployment

Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the use of the Expenditure Period Support System.

Answer

Maria Eagle
In year controls are used across the Department to manage its performance against the Defence budget as part of good financial management. This ensures we continue to spend on our priorities and secure value for money for taxpayers.