Context
The Government is conducting work on a UK defence and security industrial strategy to support the armed forces and drive investment, employment, and prosperity.
Question
What steps are being taken to develop a defence industrial strategy that supports the armed forces? Philip Dunne highlights the potential for dual-use commercial opportunities from Defence's innovation investments, urging the Government to double its investment in innovation as part of its commitment to making the UK a science superpower.
Answer from The Minister for Defence Procurement Ben Wallace
Defence procurement and innovation should be linked to prosperity and alternatives, using technology to enhance prosperity across the United Kingdom. During 2018-19, Defence invested £1.65 billion in research and development, including £580 million on cutting-edge science and technology. The integrated review will focus on innovation and recognising that taxpayers should expect prosperity from their investments.
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