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Debate between Steve Yemm and Tristan Osborne
Monday 8th September 2025

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Yemm Portrait Steve Yemm (Mansfield) (Lab)
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16. What steps he is taking to help strengthen the defence industrial base.

Tristan Osborne Portrait Tristan Osborne (Chatham and Aylesford) (Lab)
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18. What steps he is taking to help strengthen the defence industrial base.

Luke Pollard Portrait The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Luke Pollard)
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Through the defence industrial strategy, the Ministry of Defence will strengthen the defence industrial base by supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, fostering collaboration with industry and academia, creating jobs, enhancing exports support and adopting sustainable procurement practices. These measures will boost innovation, resilience and competitiveness while supporting national security and economic growth.

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