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Commons · Question 22848 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

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Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, what was the specific nature of the £647,000 constructive loss of the Through Barrier Imaging Systems whose contract was terminated.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 7 Sep 2026

The constructive loss is associated with the Department's decision to terminate the Through Barrier Imaging Systems (TBIS) contract as the best value for money outcome for Defence. The figure was calculated in accordance with Government accounting require...