Written Question·Treasury·UIN 14892

Defence: Finance

Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026
Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

ConservativeSouth Suffolk

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will provide a breakdown of how much of the current financial settlement for the Defence Investment Plan is unfunded.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The government has confirmed an additional £15 billion for the Defence Investment Plan between 2026-27 and 2029-30. This package has been funded by reprioritising public spending, acting within our fiscal rules and without taking resources away from day-t...

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