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Baroness Curran (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 November 2025

Debate

UK-Norway Defence Agreement: Impact in Scotland

Contribution

I thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he recognise that this £10 billion deal secures the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde for years to come and is surely a vote of confidence in the UK Labour Government? However, is he aware that this is in stark contrast to the SNP Government? Trade bodies warn that Scotland could lose a generation of skilled workers, and apprenticeship funding has fallen by more than 30% in real terms. Can he urge the Scottish Government to follow the lead of the UK Labour Government and prioritise the actual delivery of investment, jobs and skills?

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