Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 4155

Defence: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 3 September 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Named Day

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of maximising the geo-strategic potential of Northern Ireland in the defence of the UK (a) in general and (b) in the context of its position relative to weste

Answer

Luke Pollard

Northern Ireland plays an important role in defending the UK, particularly through its defence industry which continues to contribute to the support provided to Ukraine. The Strategic Defence Review, launched by the Prime Minister on 16 July, will determi...

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