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Defence: Procurement

Commons · Question 3631 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 2 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will increase the proportion of domestic sub-contractors used by Ministry of Defence contractors.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 2 Jun 2026

The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) is clear that a strong and resilient UK supply chain is critical to national security and economic value. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will maximise the economic and social value of defence spending for the UK by sup...