Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects to appoint a permanent National Armaments Director.

The National Armaments Director will ensure the Armed Forces are properly equipped to defence Britain, to build up the British defence industry and to crack down on waste.

The recruitment process for the role has begun, with a search for candidates underway.

The new National Armaments Director will take up the role once the appropriate notice period from any previous employment has been served.