Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110434

Defence: Procurement

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many procurement orders are currently awaiting approval by the (a) Treasury and (b) Cabinet Office for a value of (i) over £1 million, (ii) £500,000 to £1 million and (iii) under £500,000 since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Department can confirm that, as of 5 July 2024, three cases are currently awaiting approval from the Treasury, and six cases above £1 million are awaiting approval from the Cabinet Office.