Written question asked by Gerald Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jo Stevens (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 on behalf of the Wales Office.
Defence: Wales
- Question
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
- Answer
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The increased defence budget will help both grow our economy and our thriving defence sector in Wales.
I was pleased to welcome the Defence Secretary to Cardiff Castle with the First Minister to sign our landmark £50m Wales Defence Growth Deal.
Focused on autonomous defence technology, the deal will help make defence an engine for growth, boosting innovation, SME support and high-skilled jobs in Wales.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908017
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Defence Finance Wales
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- 2026-03-04 14:58:24 +0000
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