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Defence: Investment

Commons · Question 5213 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

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Asked by John Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent misconceptions about Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainable finance rules from affecting access to finance for companies involved in lawful

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Jun 2026

As set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS) is set to be published later in 2026. The DFIS will address barriers to financing and investment in the sector - including supporting businesses access finan...