Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 116533

Ministry of Defence: Small Businesses

Tabled: 27 February 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department plans to spend with SMEs in (a) 2026 and (b) 2027.

Answer

Luke Pollard

Defence is an engine for growth, and small businesses are the backbone of UK defence, bringing the innovation, agility and fresh thinking that our Armed Forces need to stay ahead of evolving threats. As announced by the Prime Minister and Secretary of Sta...

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