Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 14 of the Defence Supply Chain Strategy, published in November 2022, what steps his Department is taking to reduce silos within the defence supply chain.

As set out in the Defence Command Paper Refresh, the Department is working closely with industry through the Defence Suppliers Forum. This will positively impact future capability and requirement, improve transparency and increase supply chain resilience. These activities support breaking down silos with industry.