Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many meetings has the Minister of State for Defence Procurement held on the 20-year investment plan set out in the Land Industrial Strategy since his appointment.

There is planning provision within the Army’s Capability Investment Plan (CIP) that considers the next 20 years. This is not a formally endorsed plan nor is there any intent to publish externally. As outlined in the Land Industrial Strategy, the Army is committed to ensuring industry is kept up to date on the Army’s approach to its strategic balance of investment. An update was provided to the Land Enterprise Working Group (LEWG) on 15 November 2023 with further engagement scheduled for 23 January 2024. The LEWG has met three times to date. This work is complementary to both the Defence Supplier Forum and the MOD’s Strategic Partnering Programme.