Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 111952

Ministry of Defence: Palantir

Tabled: 9 February 2026

Answered: 17 February 2026

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department conducted a conflict-of-interest assessment prior to awarding recent defence contracts to Palantir Technologies.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts continuous conflict-of-interest assessments for all individuals involved in commercial activity of any manner. In addition, the MOD conducts comprehensive due diligence upon the notification of any business appointme...

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