Debate contribution: Spring Statement 2025

Debate contribution by Mr Gary Middleton on 7 April 2025.

MLA: Mr Gary Middleton
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 7 April 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Spring Statement 2025
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4890686

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The Chancellor's spring statement outlined a significant increase in defence spending, with a strong emphasis on investment in areas such as AI and drone technology. Minister, given Northern Ireland's increasing and growing capabilities in those sectors, what steps are you and your Department taking to ensure that Northern Ireland businesses can effectively capitalise on increased defence expenditure?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1863/22-27.

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