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Defence: Infrastructure

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 68096

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of defence infrastructure contracts were awarded to UK-based suppliers in the last financial year.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Of 219 contracts awarded in Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) in financial year 2024-25, 97.72% (214 contracts) were awarded to Suppliers with a UK based address.

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