Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 121370

Defence: Investment

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 23 March 2026

Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Cabinet Office colleagues on publishing the Defence Investment Plan during a period of purdah.

Answer

Luke Pollard

We will publish the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as soon as possible. It is essential that we take the time required to ensure decisions are robust and support the transformation of the Armed Forces outlined in the Strategic Defence Review. Once finalise...

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