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Asked by Andrew BowieConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 November 2024UIN 11642

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what definition his Department uses of Sovereign Capability.

Answered by Maria Eagle

This Government is committed to bringing forward a Defence Industrial Strategy which ensures the imperatives of national security and a high-growth economy are aligned. As part of the strategy it is expected the categorisation of sovereign production capacity will be considered, working closely with industry.

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