Oral QuestionDepartment 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

ConservativeHerne 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.