Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 76045

Defence: Scotland

Tabled: 9 September 2025
Answered: 15 September 2025
Named Day

Question

Dave Doogan

Scottish National PartyAngus and Perthshire Glens

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what comparative assessment he has made of the level of funding his Department makes in the defence industry in Scotland compared to the south of England.

Answer

Luke Pollard
In 2024-25, the Ministry of Defence’s expenditure in Scotland per capita was £390. In comparison, the expenditure per capita was £1,120 in the South West, £810 in the South East, and £330 in London. The Defence Industrial Strategy will support further inv...

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