Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2025. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Wales: Defence
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the recent announcements on the increase in defence spending, what plans they have, if any, for (1) the recruitment of additional military recruits from Wales, (2) the tendering of new contracts for supplies or services for defence purposes with business in Wales, or (3) the appropriation of additional land or buildings for defence purposes in Wales.
- Answer
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Defence is proud of its strong ties in Wales, from RAF Valley and the Royal Welsh to the construction of AJAX armoured vehicles in Merthyr Tydil. As mentioned by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury last month during a visit to Newport, detail of how and where the defence budget will be invested in the future will be set out in the Strategic Defence Review.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL5435
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Contracts Armed forces Defence Buildings Land Recruitment Procurement Wales
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