Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 120

Defence: Expenditure

Tabled: 17 July 2024

Answered: 25 July 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to publish a timescale within which the UK will spend 2.5 per cent of its GDP on defence on the morale of armed forces personnel.

Answer

Al Carns

This Government is totally committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on Defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. Renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve is a priority for this Government. ...

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