Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 122193

Defence: Industry

Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Gareth Snell

Labour (Co-op)Stoke-on-Trent Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence recognises the potential impact of rising industrial energy prices on the Department and the wider economy. The Government remains committed to supporting the defence sector to ensure the successful delivery of its strategic object...

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