Asked by: Anum Qaisar (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the armed forces are adequately equipped to meet future (a) security and (b) military threats.
Answered by Alex Chalk
Our Armed Forces are configured to deliver a full spectrum of capabilities from conventional armed forces to the nuclear deterrent.
The Department is ensuring our Armed Forces have the equipment and capability they need to meet the threats of tomorrow, including through a £242 billion 10-year equipment plan.