Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 58248

Defence: Pension Funds

Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 18 June 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to hold discussions with local authorities that have voted to divest pension funds from UK defence companies.

Answer

Maria Eagle
The Government is committed to increasing private sector investment in the UK defence sector, recognising its vital role in driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing national security. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) recommended the Ministry of ...
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