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Defence: Northern Ireland

Asked by Jo PlattLabour (Co-op)Northern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 908472

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.

Answered by Matthew Patrick

This month has shown just how volatile the world is and the importance of the investment this Government is making in our defences.


My assessment is that the Defence Growth Deal’s potential is transformative for businesses small and large across Northern Ireland.

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