Defence: Finance

(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 September 2026 to question 29232 on Defence: Finance, which risks have been transferred to his Department from the Ministry of Defence; and when.


Answered by
Luke Pollard Portrait
Luke Pollard
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
This question was answered on 19th October 2026

His Majesty's Treasury have taken on responsibility for the cost of further support for ongoing international objectives, including Ukraine Security Guarantees in case of a ceasefire, and unlocking additional savings from improved procurement.

These risks were transferred at the point the Defence Investment Plan was finalised.

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