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Written Question
Armed Forces: Skilled Workers and Technology
Monday 10th January 2022

Asked by: Joy Morrissey (Conservative - Beaconsfield)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to invest in technology and skills relevant to the armed forces throughout the UK.

Answered by Jeremy Quin

The Ministry of Defence is investing more than £6.6 billion in research and development over the next four years to ensure our Armed Forces have the technologies and skills they need to meet new and emerging threats.

In addition, the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy includes commitments to work with industry to nurture and develop relevant skills in the sectors.