Written Question·Treasury·UIN 59131

Intelligence Services: Finance

Tabled: 11 June 2025

Answered: 16 June 2025

Named Day

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total quantum is of the amount of money that will be added to the defence budget as a result of the incorporation of the intelligence and security services in each year of the Spending Review 2025.

Answer

Darren Jones

The PM announced in February that an increase in NATO qualifying defence spending to 2.5% would be fully funded by a reduction to the ODA budget. In line with practice among our allies, and recognising the increased contribution provided by our security a...

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