Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 9740

Defence: Industry

Tabled: 17 October 2024
Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to prioritise increasing UK sovereign capability across defence as part of the defence industrial strategy.

Answer

Maria Eagle
This Government recognises the vital role the defence industry plays not only in our national security but also to the prosperity and economic growth of the UK. This Government is committed to developing a UK defence industrial base that is able to better...
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