James Sunderland seeks confirmation from the Secretary of State for Defence that the strategic defence and security review will be aligned to a defence industrial strategy that has British manufacturing at its heart.
James Sunderland calls for British manufacturing to be at the heart of UK defence industrial strategy.
James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)
Will the Secretary of State confirm that the strategic defence and security review will be aligned to a defence industrial strategy that places British manufacturing at the heart of defence?
Mr Wallace (Secretary of State for Defence)
It will certainly place prosperity and manufacturing at its heart. It will also place at its heart our very real obligation to give the men and women of the armed forces the best equipment we can, so they can fight with the best chance of success. There is always a natural tension where we are not providing that. The industrial strategy will hopefully indicate to industry where it should invest to ensure it competes with a competitive edge, so that the Ministry of Defence can buy from it for our men and women.