Written question asked by Rosemary McKenna (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 December 1999. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 December 1999 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What assessment he has made of the impact on the Scottish economy of the UK Government's defence procurement policies. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Answer: Mrs. McKenna: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the impact on the Scottish economy of the UK Government's defence procurement policies. [101236] Dr. Reid: On the basis of the most recent figures available, defence expenditure in Scotland at approximately £1.9 billion supports, directly and indirectly, some 55,000 jobs. Clearly defence expenditure is both substantial and important to the Scottish economy.

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