Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“Whether he has made a comparative assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Windsor Framework on economic competitiveness in (a) Northern Ireland and (b) the rest of the UK.”
Tabled: 14 March 2023Answered: 22 March 2023
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
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.