Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 106312

Defence: Expenditure

Tabled: 16 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what quantum of expenditure was included in UK NATO declared GDP of defence spending arising from VAT receipts in each financial year since 2010.

Answer

Al Carns
It is not possible to provide that information within the time available to answer this question. I will write to the hon. Member shortly with an update and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.