Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 48369

Ministry of Defence: Firing Ranges

Tabled: 28 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

ConservativeRayleigh and Wickford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to Ministry of Defence test ranges for (a) small and medium-sized enterprises and (b) small and medium-sized enterprises without a sponsor from his Department

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 Defence Industrial Strategy Statement of Intent, as well as the Department’s Social Va...

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