Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 127252

Defence: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

Shivani Raja

ConservativeLeicester East

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that defence manufacturers receive business support to (a) promote job growth and (b) enhance defence capabilities.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Government is committed to supporting defence manufacturers through targeted business support programmes, including funding, innovation grants, and skills development initiatives. We will work closely with industry partners to promote job growth and e...

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