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Economic Growth

Lords · Question HL1918 · Tabled 9 Jul 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness McGregor-Smith

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the contribution of (1) defence, (2) advanced manufacturing, and (3) artificial intelligence, to improving the United Kingdom’s long-term economic growth prospects.

Answer

Answered by Lord Livermore, 17 Jul 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility produces its forecasts independently and is responsible for the assumptions underpinning them.The Government is committed to increasing the UK's long-term growth potential.The Government’s strategy to boost growth and ...