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Defence: Industry

Asked by Graeme DownieLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 17 July 2025UIN 905255

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published in June 2025, what progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues on the development of Defence Growth Deals.

Answered by Maria Eagle

At the Spending Review, the Chancellor announced that there will be Defence Growth Deals launched across the UK. Further details will be provided in the forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy.

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