Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 57687
Defence: Public Expenditure
Tabled: 5 June 2025
Answered: 10 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party — Angus and Perthshire Glens
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP.
Answer
Luke PollardThis will form part of discussions ahead of the NATO Summit at the end of June. As these proposals are subject to agreement of all NATO Allies, including the UK, it would not be appropriate to comment at this time.