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Defence: Manufacturing Industries

Asked by Sir Edward LeighConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 November 2024UIN 901271

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to help increase levels of defence manufacturing.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Our UK industry partners are at the heart of our One Defence approach. This Government is committed to supporting defence manufacturing in the UK and will bring forward a Defence Industrial Strategy which ensures the imperatives of national security and a high-growth economy are aligned.

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