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Defence Industrial Strategy

I join the Secretary of State in his warm tribute to our armed forces. As he knows, we in Northern Ireland have more reason than most to be grateful to them and proud of their courage and dedication. He mentioned the critical importance of the aerospace industry and the business opportunities that arise. He will know, too, from his previous experience, of the excellence of the Bombardier company in Belfast and the skill of its work force. Will there be a role for Bombardier and Northern Ireland in general as part of the roll out of the strategy?