The Department’s budget is under considerable pressure, and this may make some planned, future digital activity unaffordable. As inflation rises, the purchasing power of the Department’s existing budget falls. The Department is starting to see pressure build on its pay settlements and in the cost of raw materials, meaning it may be hard to deliver its digital strategy as originally planned. The Department’s longer-term funding position will only become clearer following the refresh of the Int...

The Department’s budget is under considerable pressure, and this may make some planned, future digital activity unaffordable. As inflation rises, the purchasing power of the Department’s existing budget falls. The Department is starting to see pressure build on its pay settlements and in the cost of raw materials, meaning it may be hard to deliver its digital strategy as originally planned. The Department’s longer-term funding position will only become clearer following the refresh of the Integrated Review in 2023. In addition to its military importance, the Department is also turning to digital technology to deliver administrative efficienci Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Integrated Review; it will provide an update on the impact to the implementation of the department’s Digital Strategy following the publication of the refreshed review. In the meantime, the department is focuse