Debate on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, in the House of Commons, led by Sarah Edwards. The answering member was Luke Pollard.

Defence Industries: West Midlands

Motion that this House has considered defence industries in the West Midlands. Motion lapsed.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 764 cc134-143WH
Session: 2024-26
Department: Ministry of Defence
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Luke Pollard | 764 c140WH (Link to this contribution)
It is good to see you, Dr Murrison. As a former Defence Minister, you will know these subjects we...; Jacob Collier | 764 c138WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate and for the way she is leading it. In my constitue...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c134WH (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move,
That this House has considered defence industries in the West Midlands.
<...; Alex Ballinger | 764 c134WH (Link to this contribution)
I recently visited Somers Forge in my constituency—it is the 10th oldest SME in the United Kingdo...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c134WH (Link to this contribution)
I absolutely agree. This industrial strategy is essential in making sure we have the focus to sup...; Jim Shannon | 764 c135WH (Link to this contribution)
I commend the hon. Lady for bringing this issue forward, and she is certainly making a reputation...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c135WH (Link to this contribution)
I absolutely agree with the hon. Member. In fact I will go on to talk about just how important it...; Rachel Taylor | 764 c135WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my on. Friend and neighbour for securing this important debate. Every year, Bedworth resi...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c136WH (Link to this contribution)
That contribution is paramount to the debate; the west midlands is very proud not only of being t...; John Slinger | 764 cc136-7WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. I attended a roundtable in my constitu...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c137WH (Link to this contribution)
I absolutely agree. It is almost as though my hon. Friend predicted what I will speak about next,...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c138WH (Link to this contribution)
I absolutely agree. We have to back British, we have to buy British, and we have to keep the west...; Josh Newbury | 764 c138WH (Link to this contribution)
I thank my hon. Friend for her generosity in giving way and for giving us the opportunity to disc...; Sarah Edwards | 764 cc138-9WH (Link to this contribution)
I absolutely agree, particularly with my hon. Friend’s shout out to his constituency and, of cour...; Sarah Edwards | 764 c141WH (Link to this contribution)
The Minister has mentioned the examples of the automotive sector and cyber-security, and how many...; Luke Pollard | 764 c141WH (Link to this contribution)
That is an excellent question. It comes down to how we implement the defence industrial strategy ...; Alex Ballinger | 764 c141WH (Link to this contribution)
We are talking about procurement. Just this week I met Members of the European Parliament in Brus...; Luke Pollard | 764 c142WH (Link to this contribution)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for talking about Somers Forge and those opportunities. It is cer...
Subjects: Defence Employment Finance Economic growth National security Manufacturing industries Procurement West Midlands Skilled workers Supply chains
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Defence Industries: West Midlands

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