Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

“What recent progress he has made on supporting offenders into employment following their release from prison.”

Tabled: 2 February 2022Answered: 8 February 2022

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

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.