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Future Combat Air System: Skilled Workers

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 22639

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on skills provision for the Future Combat Air System programme.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence works closely with the Department for Education to ensure skills provisions reflect the needs of major defence programmes, including the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.

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