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Defence: Industry

Commons · Question 122193 · Tabled 19 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Snell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 31 Mar 2026

The Ministry of Defence recognises the potential impact of rising industrial energy prices on the Department and the wider economy. The Government remains committed to supporting the defence sector to ensure the successful delivery of its strategic object...