Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 28546

NATO: Finance

Tabled: 4 February 2025

Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the new US Administration on NATO defence spending levels.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The Defence Secretary held an introductory call with the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 31 January 2025. The Defence Secretary welcomed that 23 Allies are now hitting the 2% target but both discussed the need for all Allies to do more – to suppor...

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