Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 19 December 2024Answered: 6 January 2025
Asked by
Tristan Osborne
Labour — Chatham and Aylesford
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
Yes, she will make a commitment to visit the site. I agree with my hon. Friend: our defence industrial strategy will enhance the incentives for long-term investment in the UK defence sector. It will encourage investment by private firms, alongside public money, align the imperatives of national security, and ensure that we have the necessary skills.