Asked by: Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government how they plan to ensure that sufficient funding is allocated to the Ministry of Defence so that the armed forces are adequately equipped and resourced for current and future missions.
Answered by Lord Livermore - Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
The Government prioritises our National Security, currently spending more than £50 billion a year on defence.
Departmental expenditure limits for 2025-26 will be set alongside the Budget in October, which will also confirm control totals for 2024-25. A multi-year Spending Review, due to conclude in Spring 2025, will set Departmental expenditure limits for future years.
Asked by: Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have undertaken an impact assessment on the effects of any scheme to provide 99 per cent mortgages on the housing market.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Government does not comment on theoretical schemes but continues to keep policy under review. The Government remains committed to supporting people of all incomes and at all stages of life in order to make the aspiration of home ownership a reality for as many households as possible.
Asked by: Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce a scheme providing for 99 per cent mortgages.
Answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton
The Government does not comment on theoretical schemes but continues to keep policy under review. The Government remains committed to supporting people of all incomes and at all stages of life in order to make the aspiration of home ownership a reality for as many households as possible.