Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 April 2025

Debate

Defence Expenditure: Supply Chain

Contribution

The Ministry of Defence has agreed to deliver precisely that “Safeguarding the Union” commitment through its defence industrial strategy, which will look at how the UK’s defence, technological and industrial base can contribute to the Government’s growth mission, including in Northern Ireland.

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