Written questions

Defence: Scottish Government

Commons · Question 104077 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by John Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in the context of his Department's responsibility for devolution oversight and national security, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Scottish Government’s Defence Se

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Jan 2026

This Government recognises the vital contribution that the Scottish defence industry has for the national security of the UK, while also being a key driver of economic growth. This is illustrated by the £2.5 million that this Government is providing to th...