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<p>The questions refer to two distinct financial years' supply estimates. Those estimates
reflect the sum of activities planned by the Department for those years. The Department's
main estimate covers the outcome of its annual financial planning activity which allocates
its budget to the projects and activities Defence will deliver that year. Annual plans
are based on long term planning and forecasting, particularly the ten year Equipment
Plan.</p><p>Supplementary Estimates are a more mature position reflecting actual spend
against these plans. Changes may reflect reprioritisation or updated plans as work
progresses. These differences were not unexpected as the Ministry of Defence (MOD)
adjusts budget profiles to reflect emerging requirements. The MOD's spending activities
are set out in its Annual Report and Accounts. These can be found at the following
link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-annual-report-and-accounts-2018-to-19</p>
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