Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 92626

Defence: Contracts

Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 November to Question 85232 on Defence: Contracts, whether his Department will rent private office space to be used by the Defence Office for Small Business Growth.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Planning for the new Defence Office for Small Business Growth continues at pace. The Office will reflect modern ways of working and will not be restricted by a physical location. By using a networked approach that utilizes services provided by existing organisations including the Trade Bodies and Regional Defence and Security Clusters, the Office will address one of the significant barriers to entry for SME support. The offering will be across the country and utilising effective digital tools, enabling small businesses to connect with the Office regardless of location.