Written questions

Defence: Finance

2026-07-08 · Ministry of Defence · 17373 · Official question

James Cartlidge

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment his Department has made of the capability gaps that will remain during the period before the D

Answer

We inherited a number of capability gaps when we took office in 2024. As the previous Minister for Defence Procurement, I am certain he will be familiar with them. The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) reinforces critical UK Defence capability, maintaining cu...