Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 900827
Defence: Finance
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dame Chi Onwurah
Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Investment Plan on industry in the North East.
Answer
Luke PollardThe North East already plays a vital role in our defence industrial base, and the Defence Investment Plan will create even greater opportunities, with £70 billion committed to air capabilities, £32 billion to maritime programmes and £1.1 billion to comple...
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