Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16186

Defence: Iron and Steel

Tabled: 26 November 2024

Answered: 9 December 2024

Question

Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of steel companies that are classed by his Department as critical suppliers into UK defence programmes are based in the UK.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The UK steel industry is an important strategic national asset, vital for our security and our economy. Our industry partners of all sizes are very much at the heart of our One Defence approach and we recognise the value that suppliers bring to the UK def...

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