Question follow-through · 126908

Defence: Reform

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had regarding the implementation of defence reform with (i) PricewaterhouseCoopers and (ii) other consulting firms since 4 July 2024.

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Ministry of Defence
Tabled
13 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
16 Apr 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had regarding the implementation of defence reform with (i) PricewaterhouseCoopers and (ii) other consulting firms since 4 July 2024.

  2. 16 Apr 2026

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  3. 16 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Since 4 July 2024, the Department has engaged with consulting firms and their subcontractors that hold contracts supporting the implementation of the Defence Reform Programme. Information on these contracts is published and available through the Contract ...

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