Written question asked by Richard Baker (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.
Defence: Scotland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Defence Growth Deal on Scotland.
- Answer
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The UK Government’s £50 million Scottish Defence Growth Deal is a step-change for Scotland’s industrial base. It will support skills, high-skilled jobs, innovation and regional growth.
It will include £10 million for innovation facilities both on the Clyde and in Rosyth, and £10 million for two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges. Located to support Scotland’s defence clusters in the East and West, these will strengthen talent pipelines and support long-term sector growth. I urge the Scottish Government to match our investment in Scotland’s defence skills sector.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 908703
- Session
- 2024-26
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Defence Industry Scotland
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- 2026-04-15 18:04:58 +0100
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