defence, expenditure, 2% pledge
Secretary of State for Defence questioned on defence expenditure
26 November 2015
The Defence Committee holds third and final evidence session on Shifting the goalposts? Defence expenditure and the 2% pledge.
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Witnesses
Tuesday 1 December 2015, Grimond Room, Portcullis House
At 11.30am
- Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Secretary of State for Defence
- Air Marshal Sir Steven Hillier KCB CBE DFC RAF, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Capability)
- Peter Watkins, Director General for Security Policy
Purpose of the session
Discussion will concentrate on the significance of the 2% target and its relevance to UK defence spending. The Committee will also explore the nature of the expenditure included in this 2% figure and the relationship between spending and capability.