Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17724

Defence: Technology

Tabled: 3 December 2024

Answered: 6 December 2024

Named Day

Question

David Reed

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve engagement with UK (a) micro, (b) small and (c) medium-sized technology companies through traditional prime contractors.

Answer

Maria Eagle

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make a vital contribution to economic growth and are a valuable source of technical innovation in defence. This is recognised in the recently published Defence Industrial Strategy Statement of Intent, as well as the Dep...

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