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Lord Coaker (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 March 2026

Debate

Defence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job Creation

Contribution

I thank my noble friend for the question. I will consider her suggestion to ensure that the most deprived communities benefit from the investment. That is why we have the skills agenda and why Scotland has a defence growth deal. My noble friend will know that nearly 12,000 jobs are dependent on MoD investment in Scotland and that on the Clyde and in Rosyth we are seeing significant investment. This Government will drive that investment forward.

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