Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 92632

Defence: Wales

Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to implement the Wales Defence Growth Deal.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Our ambition is for all five Defence Growth Deals, including the Wales Growth Deal, to be operational by the end of Summer 2026. This timeline reflects our dedication to ensuring these Deals are implemented effectively, delivering tangible benefits to local economies and the wider defence sector.