Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure defence manufactures invest in the UK.
Answered on
18 October 2022
The Government welcomes investment in the UK to build capacity, introduce new technology and techniques, and generate employment. The Defence & Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) principles of transparency, communication, and a longer-term view of our priorities gives industry the confidence to plan ahead and invest not just in their infrastructure and workforce, but also cutting-edge research and development and innovation, leading to future technology and productivity gains.
Aligned with our vision of Global Britain, DSIS reinforces our strong international reputation as a hub of cooperation and technological innovation. Our openness to collaboration and investment, as well as our industrial and scientific strengths, make the UK an attractive partner.