Written Question·Treasury·UIN 120502
Defence: Finance
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 2026
Question
Alex Brewer
Liberal Democrat — North East Hampshire
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate her Department has made of the level of economic growth required to support long-term defence spending commitments.
Answer
James MurrayThis Government has announced a significant uplift in defence spending over the Spending Review period, paid for by a reduction to ODA. This uplift is underpinned by our non-negotiable fiscal rules; reducing borrowing whilst investing in defence to keep t...
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