Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 908475

Defence: Northern Ireland

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 25 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Dr Sam Rushworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.

Answer

Matthew Patrick

This month has shown just how volatile the world is and the importance of the investment this Government is making in our defences.My assessment is that the Defence Growth Deal’s potential is transformative for businesses small and large across Northern I...

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