Written questions

Local Growth Plans: Defence

Lords · Question HL15301 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 23 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington

To ask His Majesty's Government how many Local Growth Plans align with the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025; and what action they are taking to provide greater opportunities for more regions to ensure that alignment.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 23 Mar 2026

When developing their Local Growth Plans, Mayoral Strategic Authorities should have regard to our published guidance, which states that plans should be informed by and help to deliver the Industrial Strategy, and highlight links to support growth-driving ...