Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17186

Defence: Finance

Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish his Department’s pathway for reaching 2.5% of GDP being spent on Defence; and whether he has made any changes to that timetable since 1 November.

Answer

Maria Eagle
As the Prime Minister has confirmed the path to spending 2.5% of GDP on Defence will be set out in spring 2025.