Ministry of Defence: Palantir
Commons · Question 111952 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Luke Pollard, 17 Feb 2026
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...