Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the contract with BAE Systems to provide small arms munitions announced on 14 November 2023, whether the funding for this contract will be drawn from the £2 billion commitment to replenish stockpiles announced in the Spring Budget 2023.

It is taking time to collate the information. I will write to the right hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.