Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17024

Defence Equipment: Procurement

Tabled: 29 November 2024
Answered: 4 December 2024
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has instructed Defence Equipment and Support to put a hold on new procurement in this financial year.

Answer

Maria Eagle
We continue to review and spend on our priorities as part of normal financial management. Our approach applies to the whole Department and is not specific to Defence Equipment and Support.