Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 1741

Ammunition: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 25 July 2024

Answered: 5 August 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many jobs are (a) directly and (b) indirectly linked to munitions production.

Answer

Maria Eagle

This Government recognises the vital role defence plays not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the United Kingdom. The most recent estimates show that in 2021-22, MOD spent £950 million in the Weapons and Ammun...

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