Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“What steps he is taking to increase the number of defence jobs in Wales.”
Tabled: 10 March 2026Answered: 16 March 2026
Asked by
Gerald Jones
Labour — Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard)
On 19 February, the Secretary of State and the First Minister of Wales announced a £50 million Welsh defence growth deal, making Wales a launchpad for the next generation of autonomous technology. Thousands of skilled workers in Wales will be involved in the design, testing and manufacture of these innovative technologies. This proves yet again that defence is an engine for growth in Wales and shows the power of two Labour Governments working together to deliver in the interests of Wales.