Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence and (b) conclude.

We plan to confirm value for money and affordability criteria by no later than the beginning of quarter 3 2026.

Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in April 2026, and to conclude in August 2026.