Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 28957

Defence: Scotland

Tabled: 5 February 2025

Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

Andrew Bowie

Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to support defence-related job creation in Scotland.

Answer

Ian Murray

I have regular discussions with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on supporting Scotland's defence sector, which makes a vital contribution to the economies of both Scotland and the UK. In 2022/23, the MoD supported 11,200 direct jobs in Scotland through expe...

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