Context
The MP visited RAF Wyton, a base that provides critical part of UK's defence intelligence and has expansion plans creating career opportunities for constituents. The visit involved cross-party support from local MPs.
Question
Last week, I visited RAF Wyton in Huntingdonshire which employs many of my constituents. Under the new cyber and specialist operations command, Wyton plays a critical role in our defence intelligence, and the base's expansion will provide significant career opportunities for my constituents in northern Huntingdonshire. Does the Minister agree that developing the defence industry in Huntingdonshire will unlock local growth and prosperity? Can he outline how we will support skills development to ensure my constituents can access these opportunities?
Answer from Luke Pollard (Minister of State, Ministry of Defence)
My hon. Friend is a real champion of his constituents who work at RAF Wyton and all those who could work there through the expanded opportunities. There is cross-party support for the investment that this Government will make to use defence as an engine for growth, creating more opportunities for our young people in particular. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss how we can further develop the opportunity at hand, in a spirit of cross-party consensus.
Not addressed: Specific details on supporting skills development and concrete actions were not provided
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