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House of Commons · General Debate

Public Accounts Commission

21 January 2021 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

Defence

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At a glance

Philip Hollobone raised concerns about public accounts commission in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Queries the Government about their planned timescale for responding to the National Audit Office report on the Ministry of Defence's equipment plan from 2020 to 2030
  • Highlights financial pressures and budget gaps between 7 billion and 17 billion in the MOD's equipment plan
  • Emphasises that the MOD's cost forecasting is over-optimistic and inconsistent

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

Queries the Government about their planned timescale for responding to the National Audit Office report on the Ministry of Defence’s equipment plan from 2020 to 2030, which highlights financial pressures and budget gaps between £7 billion and £17 billion. Emphasises that the MOD's cost forecasting is over-optimistic and inconsistent.

Other contributors (2)
  • Richard Bacon Con South Norfolk

    Confirms the Government will respond to the Public Accounts Committee report on the NAO findings after its publication. Mentions the PAC is scheduled to take evidence on the equipment plan report on 4 February.

  • Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

    Highlights that the latest NAO report finds the MOD's equipment plan unaffordable for the fourth consecutive year, with a budget gap ranging from £7 billion to £17 billion. Criticises the MOD for making over-optimistic and inconsistent cost forecasts.

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