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APPGs operated · 1

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the UK Defence Supply ChainSubject Group
To be a forum for the UK Defence Supply Chain briefings and discussion. To identify innovation and address challenges faced by businesses working in, or trying to enter, the sector. To reduce the complexity and help to foster collaboration. To raise awareness and understanding for non-specialists.
Officered by: Will Stone (Chair & Registered Contact), Mr Bayo Alaba (Officer), Lord Harrington of Watford (Vice Chair), Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Officer)