Oral Question·Department for International Development
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 17 May 2018Answered: 23 May 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for International Development
Answer from Hansard
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Luke Pollard)
Through the defence industrial strategy, the Ministry of Defence will strengthen the defence industrial base by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering collaboration with industry and academia, creating jobs, enhancing exports support and adopting sustainable procurement practices. These measures will boost innovation, resilience and competitiveness while supporting national security and economic growth.