Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 49101

Defence Equipment: Procurement

Tabled: 29 April 2025

Answered: 6 May 2025

Question

Max Wilkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with SMEs on the development of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Answer

Maria Eagle

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) hold a crucial place in UK defence. They are the backbone of the UK economy and are vital to delivering the innovation, expertise and agility that we need now and in the future. The Defence Industrial Strategy wil...

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