Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 15062

Defence: Procurement

Tabled: 1 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

Conservative — Huntingdon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what is his planned timetable for publishing a clear definition of a British company.

Answer

Luke Pollard
The Ministry of Defence recognises the importance of a clear and consistent definition of a British company. Work is underway, supported by industry, to achieve this and further details will be published in due course.