Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 110840

Defence: Procurement

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November to Question 91684 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, who is responsible for the definition of a Defence Choice.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) uses its capability planning and decision‑making processes to balance a range of factors and ensure resources are used effectively.All financial decisions are accounted for in the MOD Annual Report and Accounts.