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Ministry of Defence: Global Counsel

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 112393

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any officials from his Department held discussions with Global Counsel regarding procurement contracts between 10 February 2025 and 11 September 2025.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. Defence officials discuss Armed Forces capabilities as part of the Defence Industrial Strategy and is focused on preserving sovereign capabilities which supports jobs and economic growth across the United Kingdom.

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