17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the development of heavy uncrewed ground systems.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the delivery schedule for (a) Type 26 and (b) Type 31 frigates.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on procurement of further tranches of F-35 Lightning jets.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the delivery of uncrewed systems for the armed forces.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the procurement of a new multi-role support ship.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the budget for (a) service family accommodation and (b) single living accommodation.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the budget of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the UK's ability to contribute to the Joint Expeditionary Force.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on his Department's expenditure plans for the Global Combat Air programme's (a) un-crewed and
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on his Department's expenditure plans for the Global Combat Air programme core platform.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on his Department's research and development budget.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the procurement of directed energy weapons.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the procurement of (a) new deep fires munitions and (b) associated enablers.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the procurement of a new mobile fires platform.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the resources available to Defence Equipment and Support.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on economic growth.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on (a) the defence industry, (b) the ability of the defence industry to achieve always-on pro
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on funding for enablers relating to replenishment of the munitions stockpile.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an assessment of the potential impact of his timetable for reaching 2.5% GDP of expenditure on defence on the replenishment of the munitions stockpile.
ReplyThe Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
17 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhether the Strategic Defence Review will conclude in its entirety before the next Spending Review commences.
ReplyThe Strategic Defence Review will report in the first half of 2025. The timing of the next Spending Review will be announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in due course.