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<p>Defence plays a significant role in providing a secure and stable environment,
which is the foundation of the UK's economic growth. This was recognised by the right
hon. Member for Ludlow' s independent report 'Growing the Contribution of Defence
to UK Prosperity'.</p><p>National economic data is not sufficiently detailed to identify
the amount of GDP that is supported by defence sales as defence-related activities
are captured in other data categories, such as different types of manufacturing activity,
and some goods used by Defence are also used for civilian purposes. In 2017-18 Ministry
of Defence's expenditure with UK industry and commerce was just under £19 billion;
and in 2017 the UK won defence exports orders worth £9 billion. Over a rolling ten-year
period the UK remains the world second largest global defence exporter.</p>
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