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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 10 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Defence: Investment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the economic impact of the Defence Investment Plan by region.

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan sets out how the Government's increased investment in defence capability, infrastructure and innovation will strengthen national security while supporting economic growth across the UK.

While the Defence Investment Plan was not designed to provide a regional breakdown of economic impacts, the substantial investments it outlines, together with Defence’s extensive footprint across the UK, supports jobs, industry and economic growth in every nation and region. By 2029-30, defence investment is expected to support up to 60,000 additional jobs across the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17831
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Defence Investment Economic situation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk