Defence: Cost Effectiveness
Lords · Question HL1899 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Goldie
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress has been made to date in unlocking £6 billion of structural simplification and internal process improvements to be delivered in this current parliament, as recommended by the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 21 Jul 2026
Defence is committed to efficiency and ensuring every pound spent on Defence is used in the best way for our Armed Forces and the taxpayer. The Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, identifies, in section 4 - Defence Reform and Efficiency, t...