Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated requirement of funding is for the Future Commando Force Block (a) One, (b) Two, (c) Three and (d) Four.

The Future Commando Force programme will be delivered in two investment increments, called OPERATE and FIGHT.

OPERATE will deliver a transformation of 3 Commando Brigade's operational capability on land, and includes investment in their Future All-Terrain Vehicle. It will also introduce new small and medium assault boats. This element is funded and has a total value of £941 million. This is in line with what is needed to deliver the increment.

FIGHT will deliver the additional capabilities that are required to conduct ship-to-shore operations in a contested maritime environment - notably utility assault craft, decoy and strike systems. Financial provision for this increment will be considered within IR25 investment decisions. Costs are currently forecast at approximately £700 million but are subject to change.