Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 90671

Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure

Tabled: 13 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on cancelled programmes in the (a) Royal Navy, (b) Royal Air Force and (c) Army in each year since 2010.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Department's spend on cancelled programmes of over £300,000 is published as part of its Annual Report and Accounts.

As would be expected of any responsible organisation, the Ministry of Defence regularly reviews its programmes and assets to determine how best to meet future threats including taking appropriate action to address changes.

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