Member of Parliament
Lord Coaker
Member since
03 Feb 2021
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20 Apr 2026
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HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationOn the last point, of course munitions are important, as we see particularly at the moment. That is why the Government are investing £1.5 billion in six new munitions sites.…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationI thank my noble friend for the question. I will consider her suggestion to ensure that the most deprived communities benefit from the investment. That is why we have the skills…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationI do agree. The noble Baroness will know how many jobs in Northern Ireland are dependent on the defence industry—not least Thales, which has seen a £1.6 billion investment. I…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationWe will ensure that we deliver the frigate programme as announced. We are delighted with the frigate deal that has come from Norway, and we are hoping to bring forward other…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationAs the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, said, there have been meetings in Northern Ireland to drive the strategy forward. We are hoping to make an announcement about the growth deal…03 Mar 2026
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