Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the creation of the National Armaments Director Group will result in the (a) abolition, (b) absorption and (c) resubordinating of single service procurement directorates.

The National Armaments Director (NAD) is responsible for end-to-end acquisition and efficient delivery of capability, maximising value for money.

The Director General Commercial & Industry, in the NAD group, will delegate Commercial authorities to procurement directorates across Defence, including to Commercial resource embedded within the Military Commands.