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Defence: Economic Growth

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 16170

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has held with the East Regional Defence and Security Cluster regarding the potential merits of implementing a Defence Growth Deal for the East of England.

Answered by Luke Pollard

There are currently no plans to launch further Defence Growth Deals.

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