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Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 901552

Tabled: 13 October 2026
Answered: 19 October 2026
Named Day

Question

Frank McNally

Labour — Coatbridge and Bellshill

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to help increase economic growth through defence spending.

Answer

Luke Pollard
As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence Industrial Strategy and Defence Investment Plan, defence spending will strengthen security and drive growth. We are reforming procurement, investing £182 million in skills, and providing £250 million for...
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