Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 27782
Defence: Expenditure
Tabled: 30 January 2025
Answered: 7 February 2025
Question
Sarah Gibson
Liberal Democrat — Chippenham
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 EagleThe 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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