Question follow-through · 44916

Strategic Defence Review: Public Appointments

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 36052 on Strategic Defence Review: Contracts, whether there have been any amendments to the (a) duration, (b) remuneration and (c) other contractual terms of (i)

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
8 Apr 2025
Target answer date
23 Apr 2025
Answer
23 Apr 2025 · 15 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Apr 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 36052 on Strategic Defence Review: Contracts, whether there have been any amendments to the (a) duration, (b) remuneration and (c) other contractual terms of (i)

  2. 23 Apr 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 23 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    The external review team continue to support the delivery of this crucial piece of work. The Strategic Defence Review-which will be published in the Spring-will ensure the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad, now and for the years to c...

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