Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 63752
Defence: Finance
Tabled: 30 June 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his US counterpart on spending 5% of gross national income on defence.
Answer
Maria EagleThe Secretary of State for Defence has regular engagements with the US Secretary of Defense where they discuss a range of topics including defence spending. At the Hague Summit, Allies committed to investing 5% of GDP annually on defence and security, whi...
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