Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16740
Defence: Manufacturing Industries
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
Melanie Ward
Labour — Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consideration he has given to the development of skills required by the defence industry in Fife.
Answer
Luke PollardThe UK Government recognises how important the defence industry in Fife is for the UK’s national security, which is illustrated by the Type 31 frigate programme. That is why, alongside the launch of the Scotland Defence Growth Deal on 12 March, we announc...
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