Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 27782

Defence: Expenditure

Tabled: 30 January 2025
Answered: 7 February 2025

Question

Sarah Gibson

Liberal DemocratChippenham

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential long-term impact of increasing UK defence spending on (a) economic growth, (b) innovation and (c) job creation in the defence sector.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Government recognises the vital role Defence plays not only in our national security but also in delivering economic growth to all nations and regions of the United Kingdom. Peace and security are the essential preconditions of long-term economic grow...

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