Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 905889

Type 26 Frigates: Norway

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 27 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Patricia Ferguson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the the potential impact of the contract to supply Norway with Type 26 frigates on Scotland's economy.

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander

This is the biggest British warship export deal in history and is a huge vote of confidence in the strength of our defence industry and in Scotland’s shipbuilding capability. This strategic partnership with Norway will sustain more than 4,000 jobs, of whi...

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