Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 33711

Defence: Finance

Tabled: 25 February 2025
Answered: 4 March 2025
Named Day

Question

Adam Dance

Liberal DemocratYeovil

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role UK-based suppliers of (a) defence and (b) security equipment will have in reaching the target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2027.

Answer

Maria Eagle
This Government recognises the vital role the UK defence industry plays not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the UK. Our industry partners, of all sizes, are very much at the heart of our One Defence approach...

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