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Lord Coaker (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 March 2026

Debate

Defence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job Creation

Contribution

I do agree. The noble Baroness will know how many jobs in Northern Ireland are dependent on the defence industry—not least Thales, which has seen a £1.6 billion investment. I would have thought that everyone would have welcomed that for the jobs and prosperity it brings.

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