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Defence Investment in Scotland

Wednesday 2 February 2022 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Ministerial office and the Minister have regular discussions with the Ministry of Defence regarding defence investment in Scotland.
  • Defence investment in Scotland with industry and commerce totalled almost 2 billion in 2020-21.
  • The UK's independent nuclear deterrent, based at HM Naval Base Clyde, exists to deter extreme threats to the United Kingdom and its NATO allies.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ben Everitt
Defence Scotland
Context

The MP is concerned about defence investment discussions within the Cabinet regarding Scotland.

Question

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on defence investment in Scotland?

Answer from Alister Jack

My office and I have regular discussions with the Ministry of Defence on all matters relating to defence in Scotland, including defence investment with industry and commerce in Scotland, which totalled almost £2 billion in 2020-21.

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Q2 Ben Everitt
Defence Scotland
Context

The MP highlights the significance of Scotland's role in housing the Royal Navy Submarine Service, including the UK's independent nuclear deterrent, under increasing global security threats.

Question

Scotland is home to the Royal Navy Submarine Service, including our essential independent nuclear deterrent, which protects the whole of the UK. As President Putin continues to escalate his military posture and the aggression on the Ukrainian border—let us be clear that it is President Putin escalating this and not the Russian people—does my right hon. Friend agree that our commitment to defence investment in Scotland, including in Trident, is important, indeed vital, to Scotland's security as part of the UK and as part of NATO?

Answer from Alister Jack

Mr Speaker, you will not be surprised to hear that I completely agree with my hon. Friend. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent, which is Trident, based at the HM Naval Base Clyde, exists to deter the most extreme threats not only to the United Kingdom but to our NATO allies. Our nuclear deterrent is the ultimate assurance against current and future threats and remains essential for as long as the global security situation demands.

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