Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 38098

Defence: Finance

Tabled: 13 March 2025

Answered: 18 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral statement by the Prime Minister of 25 February 2025 on Defence and Security, Official Report, columns 631 to 634, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the announcement

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. Raising defence expenditure to 2.5% of GDP has the potential to enhance the security and ec...

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