NATIONAL security exemptions will be used to ensure British companies are awarded more defence contracts over their overseas competitors, Defence Secretary John Healey said at the GMB conference today.He outlined plans to ensure more military spending stays within Britain amid ongoing wrangling over the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP).The Prime Minister and Chancellor are reportedly arguing for a £15 billion package, far short of the £28bn over the next four years which defence officials have called for.

NATIONAL security exemptions will be used to ensure British companies are awarded more defence contracts over their overseas competitors, Defence Secretary John Healey said at the GMB conference today.

He outlined plans to ensure more military spending stays within Britain amid ongoing wrangling over the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP).

The Prime Minister and Chancellor are reportedly arguing for a £15 billion package, far short of the £28bn over the next four years which defence officials have called for.

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