Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to help support the defence sector in the (a) East of England and (b) UK.
This Government recognises the vital role Defence plays not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the United Kingdom.
The Government is committed to delivering a new Defence Industrial Strategy, working in partnership with our domestic defence industry across the UK, to support UK innovation and resilience.