Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17476

Ministry of Defence: Westminster Hall Sittings

Tabled: 9 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the annual cost to her Department of preparing ministers to respond to Westminster Hall Debates.

Answer

Mr Calvin Bailey

As each session is unique, the time required to prepare Ministers will vary according to the topics being covered and the level of support they require from different areas.