Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 902659

Defence: Employment

Tabled: 4 February 2025
Answered: 10 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Luke Myer

LabourMiddlesbrough South and East Cleveland

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.

Answer

Maria Eagle
Defence is not just a cornerstone of national security but also a powerful engine for growth. Defence spending already supports 239,000 UK jobs in industry, including around 8,000 apprenticeships, building the capabilities of the future. The Strategic Def...

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