Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:07 am on 25 July 2024.
Lord Coaker
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence
11:07,
25 July 2024
I thank the noble Baroness for her question. I think she slightly gets in front of herself. We have made a commitment to 2.5%, and that is a cast-iron guarantee. The noble Lord, Lord Robertson, is in his place and has heard the points she has made. We look forward to a deliverable, affordable plan that will meet the threats we will face in the future—not the threats now or in the past, but in the future. That is why the review of the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, is so important. The money that we spend has to be spent to deliver the capabilities needed to meet those threats. That is the fundamental principle that underlies what we are doing, and it will be maintained.
Of a male MP, sitting on his regular seat in the House. For females, "in her place".