Written questions

Defence: Finance

2026-07-06 · Ministry of Defence · 16761 · Official question

Graham Leadbitter

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of expenditure per capita in Scotland.

Answer

In 2024-25, MOD spending with industry in Scotland was £2.16 billion, equivalent to £390 per person. The MOD continues to invest significantly in Scotland through the £50 million Defence Growth Deal, the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes, and the mul...