Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 74624

Defence: Rural Areas

Tabled: 3 September 2025

Answered: 11 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that communities in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency can easily access the SAFE European defence funds.

Answer

Al Carns

We are committed to ensuring defence is an engine for growth in all regions across the UK, including West Dorset. Our new Defence Industrial Strategy will be a truly nationwide effort, ensuring that the benefits of every pound spent on defence will be fel...

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