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Ministry of Defence: Management and Public Bodies

Lords · Question HL9498 · Tabled 15 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 24 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by The Earl of Minto

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce duplication and simplify (1) management structures in the Ministry of Defence, and (2) the organisation of public bodies and agencies that work with the Ministry of Defence.

Answer

Answered by Lord Coaker, 24 Jul 2025

I refer the noble Lord to the statement I made on 1 April 2025 (HLWS571) about Defence Reform. Under the Secretary of State for Defence and Ministers, the structure of the Ministry of Defence has been simplified under four Areas: a Department of State, a ...