Oral Question·Ministry of Defence
“Whether he has had recent discussions with his EU counterparts on UK access to the European Rearmament Fund.”
Tabled: 13 May 2025Answered: 19 May 2025
Asked by
Johanna Baxter
Labour — Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Defence
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle)
The landmark agreement secured today will complement our bilateral partnerships with European countries. It will pave the way for UK defence industries to participate in EU defence programmes, supporting thousands of British jobs, boosting growth and making our continent safer.