Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation

Part of Amendment of the Law – in the House of Commons at 12:42 pm on 23 March 2012.

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Photo of Mark Hendrick Mark Hendrick Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) 12:42, 23 March 2012

The last Labour Government produced a defence industrial strategy, drafted by Lord Drayson, which included a development strategy for the industry.

The current “National Security through Technology” paper says British companies should not necessarily be given priority in defence procurement, however. What does the hon. Gentleman think about that?