Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November 2017 to Question 111413, on military aircraft: procurement, what representations he has received from business organisations on the content of Defence Industrial policy.

We have consulted industry closely in our work to refresh defence industrial policy. This included a workshop with representatives from a cross-section of industrial and academic organisations, an online consultation through Gov.UK, and discussions hosted by defence trade associations, the Defence Growth Partnership and at meetings of the Defence Suppliers Forum. We have also received individual representations from companies and business organisations. We attach great importance to this consultation in developing effective and relevant policy, and will seek similarly close and constructive dialogue with business organisations in its implementation.