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Defence: Finance

Commons · Question 127621 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 27 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has been asked to make in in-year budget savings in 2026/27.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 27 Apr 2026

As part of routine financial management, the Ministry of Defence continues to allocate resources effectively to meet departmental and operational priorities. The total Ministry of Defence budget this financial year stands at £65.5 billion.