Defence: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 74624 · Tabled 3 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that communities in (a) rural constituencies and (b) West Dorset constituency can easily access the SAFE European defence funds.
Answer
Answered by Al Carns, 11 Sep 2025
We are committed to ensuring defence is an engine for growth in all regions across the UK, including West Dorset. Our new Defence Industrial Strategy will be a truly nationwide effort, ensuring that the benefits of every pound spent on defence will be fel...