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Defence: Huntingdon

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 26240

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has his department held with dual-technology companies in the Huntingdon constituency regarding sovereign capability with applications within defence.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Defence continues to engage with companies, SMEs, investors and academic institutions across the defence and dual-use technology sectors to support innovation, strengthen the UK industrial base and bolster UK sovereign capability. However, the Department does not maintain records of engagement categorised by Parliamentary constituency.

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