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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 30 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ukraine: Defence Equipment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the number of UK small and medium‑sized defence companies that will use the business centre in Kyiv in its first year of operation.

Answer

The business centre is specifically designed to help UK SMEs overcome practical barriers to operating in Ukraine, based on industry and industry bodies feedback. Estimates cannot be disclosed at this stage, as it could prejudice fair competition among potential delivery partners and operational delivery. The Ministry of Defence will work with the selected delivery partner and relevant stakeholders to ensure the scale meets the business need and is enduring.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107864
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Defence equipment Manufacturing industries Ukraine Small businesses
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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