Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 905255

Defence: Industry

Tabled: 10 July 2025
Answered: 17 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published in June 2025, what progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the development of Defence Growth Deals.

Answer

Maria Eagle
At the Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that there will be Defence Growth Deals launched across the UK. Further details will be provided in the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.