Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 28959

Defence: Scotland

Tabled: 5 February 2025
Answered: 12 February 2025

Question

Andrew Bowie

ConservativeWest Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the impact of the UK defence sector on Scotland’s economy.

Answer

Ian Murray
Scotland’s aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors contribute significantly to both the Scottish and UK economies, contributing £3.2 billion in 2023 as well as directly employing 33,500 people and 1,500 apprentices. Latest figures show that the Mi...

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