Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17272

Defence: Industry

Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 5 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Andrew Griffith

ConservativeArundel and South Downs

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on the defence sector.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Budget increased defence spending in real terms by £2.9 billion for next year and we are committed to setting a path to 2.5% of GDP on defence. The Department's Statement of Intent regarding the Defence Industrial Strategy was published on 2 December....

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