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Defence: Demonstrations

Commons · Question 76462 · Tabled 10 Sep 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Peter Fortune

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has had recent discussions with defence companies on the potential impact of protests on those businesses.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 17 Sep 2025

The Ministry of Defence tracks risks to the defence sector as part of its routine monitoring of supply chain resilience, this includes engagement with suppliers. Some UK defence companies, including Elbit Systems UK, have faced costs and disruption due to...