Written questions

Defence: Finance

2026-07-07 · Ministry of Defence · 16963 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) on 7 July 2026, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of General Sir Richard Barrons' co

Answer

We are grateful to General Sir Richard Barrons for his contribution to the Strategic Defence Review. The Defence Investment Plan implements the Strategic Defence Review. We have continued to invest significantly in UK defence industry throughout the devel...