The Ministry of Defence and wider Government have provided substantial support to businesses in the defence supply chain. Unfortunately, we heard that this support has not always reached its intended beneficiaries or had the intended consequences. The Ministry of Defence should improve its communication strategy with small and medium sized enterprises to ensure that they are aware of the support that they are eligible for at this difficult time.

The Ministry of Defence and wider Government have provided substantial support to businesses in the defence supply chain. Unfortunately, we heard that this support has not always reached its intended beneficiaries or had the intended consequences. The Ministry of Defence should improve its communication strategy with small and medium sized enterprises to ensure that they are aware of the support that they are eligible for at this difficult time. Type: conclusion | Number: 13 | Paragraph: 66 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government is grateful to the Committee for the insights it offers. As the Committee notes, we have provided substantial support to those within the defence supply chain and have publicised the opportunities available, which include funding streams from sources such as the Aerospace Technology I