Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Anna Turley

Monday 25th March 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

Of course, the reality is that NATO is the cornerstone of our defence. Although in the past we have participated in EU missions such as Operation Atalanta and Operation Althea, we will only do so in future if it is in our national interest.

[Anna Turley (Redcar) (Lab/Co-op)]

T3. Our defence manufacturers are based in every corner of this country, many of them making a vital contribution to local and regional economies, but small and medium-sized enterprises have told me they feel disadvantaged because they cannot get down to London for many of the procurement briefings that take place. Will the Minister crack open the gates of Whitehall and get civil servants out around the country to see the brilliant work of manufacturers across our country?