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Debate between Stuart Andrew and David Evennett
Monday 20th May 2019

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Evennett Portrait Sir David Evennett (Bexleyheath and Crayford) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement is essential in promoting innovation in the sector?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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My right hon. Friend is right. One of the things I have noticed in this role and as I go around the country is that innovation really exists in the SME sector. We have to ensure that more SMEs feel they can do business with the Ministry of Defence, so that we can take advantage of that for our armed forces.

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