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Recommendation 13
13
Paragraph: 90
To ensure that the Review considers the ways, ends and means of the UK’s security,...
Recommendation
To ensure that the Review considers the ways, ends and means of the UK’s security, defence, development and foreign policy in the round, the Government must set out the mechanisms that will be used to ensure the alignment between the Integrated Review and the Comprehensive Spending Review and clarify the baseline for increases in defence spending.
Paragraph Reference:
90
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is keenly aware that ambition must be tied to resource, and so the Integrated and Comprehensive Spending Reviews will remain closely aligned to ensure that Departments are equipped with the resources they need to enact the Integrated Review’s conclusions. In particular, the MOD recognises the importance of ensuring its Comprehensive Spending Review submission to HM Treasury reflects delivery of the policy proposition for the Integrated Review. The MOD is progressing its contribution 8 Third Special Report of Session 2019–21 to the Integrated Review by planning how best to meet tomorrow’s threats within its increasing budget. All of the MOD’s business areas are engaged on the Review to ensure that we have a robust and deliverable financial baseline.