Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16170

Defence: Economic Growth

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has held with the East Regional Defence and Security Cluster regarding the potential merits of implementing a Defence Growth Deal for the East of England.

Answer

Luke Pollard
There are currently no plans to launch further Defence Growth Deals.