Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 73323
Defence: Expenditure
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the payment of armed forces pensions counts towards the 5% NATO defence spending target.
Answer
Al CarnsIn line with the current NATO definition, spend on armed forces pensions is already included as part of core defence spending. This will continue to be the case against the 5% defence spending target.