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Ministry of Defence: Contracts

Commons · Question 8913 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce delays and overspend in Ministry of Defence contracts awarded to foreign contractors.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 19 Jun 2026

The MOD reduces delays and overspend in contracts, including those with foreign suppliers, by applying strong, proactive contract management throughout the contract lifecycle. This includes clearly defining performance requirements and KPIs in contracts, ...