PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(22 July 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of prioritising manufacturers based in the UK for (a) defence and (b) aerospace procurements.
Asked by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
The Ministry of Defence is actively prioritising UK businesses and manufacturing through its Defence Industrial Strategy, aiming to boost economic growth and national security. This strategy focuses on supporting domestic businesses, fostering innovation, and enhancing the UK's sovereign defence capabilities, including in the aerospace sector (eg GCAP, Typhoon upgrades).
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