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...