Oral Question·Department for International Trade
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 15 June 2020Answered: 18 June 2020
Asked by
Sir Roger Gale
Conservative — Herne Bay and Sandwich
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for International Trade
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
The Government’s commitment to increasing defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027 will provide an opportunity for defence companies in Northern Ireland to secure investment and create jobs.