Defence: Finance
Lords · Question HL3371 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 21 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Spellar
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to reduce and eliminate environmental, social and governance restrictions on access to finance for the UK defence industry.
Answer
Answered by Lord Coaker, 21 Sep 2026
As set out in the SDR, DIS and DIP, we are developing the Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS), which is due to be published in Autumn 2026. The DFIS will address barriers to financing and investment in the sector - including supporting business...