Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 14636
Defence: Small Businesses
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Callum Anderson
Labour — Buckingham and Bletchley
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce the cost of capital for early-stage defence firms.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Ministry of Defence works closely with HM Treasury, the Department for Business and Trade, and the British Business Bank to improve access to finance and reduce the cost of capital for early-stage defence firms. This includes strengthening investor co...
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