Type 26 Frigates: Norway
Commons · Question 73878 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Scotland Office · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Scott Arthur
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the Royal Norwegian Navy's decision to procure 5 Type 26 frigates from the UK on Scotland's economy.
Answer
Answered by Kirsty McNeill, 9 Sep 2025
Norway’s decision to procure five Type 26 frigates from the UK will deliver a significant economic boost to Scotland. The historic £10 billion deal cements Scotland’s position as a world leader in naval shipbuilding and strengthens our strategic partnersh...