VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Defence: Economic Growth

Asked by Stuart AndersonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 21433

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the launch of the Defence Growth Deals.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

All five Defence Growth Deals have now been launched, confirming £50 million of Ministry of Defence funding for each of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Plymouth and South Yorkshire. These launches generated substantial media coverage, and I would be happy to direct the hon. Gentleman to some of that coverage when we next meet.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim