Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 28172

Defence: Public Expenditure

Tabled: 3 February 2025

Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

Sarah Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on increasing levels of defence expenditure above 2.5% of GDP.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Government is committed to setting a path to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence in Spring. The Ministry of Defence remains closely engaged with His Majesty's Treasury on this matter.