Defence: Finance
Commons · Question 20865 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Mike Wood
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of ESG policies against investment and financing of defence companies on the cost of defence procurement, including Trident replacement.
Answer
Answered by Luke Pollard, 8 Sep 2026
As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS) is set to be published this year. The DFIS will address barriers to financing and investment in the sector - including supporting businesses access finance, in p...