Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16525
Defence: Contracts
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the number of major contracts awarded this year will exceed the average of the last 10 years.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Ministry of Defence’s number of contracts, including major contracts, has remained relatively stable and consistent, with a slight increase observed in 2023. This trend is expected to continue into 2026.