Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 574

Defence: Expenditure

Tabled: 17 July 2024
Answered: 24 July 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he intends to change delegated spending (a) levels and (b) controls for Front Line Commands.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Department keeps delegations and spending plans under review. This is as part of effective financial management and to ensure the Department lives within its allocated funding, as voted by Parliament.