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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Review of the UK's Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

05 March 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

Defence

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At a glance

Key points

  • Mr Ben Wallace is reviewing the UK's defence and security industrial sectors.
  • The Ministry of Defence will lead a cross-government team for the review.
  • The House will be updated on the progress of the review process.

Issue summary

Mr Ben Wallace is reviewing the UK's defence and security industrial sectors as part of the broader Integrated Review.

Action requested

The Ministry of Defence will lead a cross-government team to engage with industry, Parliament, and other stakeholders in this review process. The House will be updated on progress.

Key facts

  • The UK has a world-leading defence and security industrial base that contributes significantly to national security and prosperity.
  • The sector employs hundreds of thousands of people, including apprentices, across the UK.
  • The Integrated Review aims to define long-term strategic aims for national security and foreign policy.
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