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Defence: Industry

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 74148

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on launching new defence growth deals.

Answered by Luke Pollard

New Defence Growth Deals were announced on 8 September 2025 in Plymouth, South Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in collaboration with devolved and local Governments, academia and industry, these Deals will bolster regional growth and our national security.

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