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Scotland Defence Growth Deal

Wednesday 10 June 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK Government's Scotland defence growth deal is a 50 million investment aimed at supporting jobs, skills, and regional growth in Scotland.
  • The deal includes 10 million for innovation facilities in the Clyde and Rosyth areas.
  • The Minister praised the Navantia yard in Methil for delivering the Seahorse pontoon ahead of schedule and on budget, highlighting the workforce's readiness for new defence projects.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Baker Lab Glenrothes and Mid Fife
Defence Scotland
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of a specific government initiative on Scotland's industrial base.

Question

What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Scotland defence growth deal on Scotland?

Answer from Douglas Alexander

The UK Government's £50 million Scottish defence growth deal is a true step change for Scotland's industrial base. It will support jobs, skills and regional growth. The deal includes £10 million for innovation facilities, both on the Clyde and in Rosyth.

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Q2 Richard Baker Lab Glenrothes and Mid Fife
Defence Scotland
Context

The MP is interested in the support provided by the government to Scottish defence industry sites, particularly mentioning a successful project at Methil.

Question

Can my right hon. Friend assure me that he will work with his Ministry of Defence colleagues to support Scottish yards, including Methil in my constituency? Last month, it delivered the Seahorse pontoon ahead of schedule and on budget, and it has a skilled workforce who are ready to take on new defence contracts, including Programme Euston.

Answer from Douglas Alexander

There is no more doughty defender of, or advocate for, the Navantia yard than my hon. Friend. I was delighted to visit the yard with my hon. Friend a few weeks ago, and I congratulate the workforce on completing the Seahorse pontoon ahead of schedule. Having visited the yard, I have seen at first hand the expertise and commitment of the workforce, and of the young apprentices there.

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Not addressed: The assurance for future support with MoD colleagues was not explicitly given.

How: Visiting The Yard, Congratulating On Completion

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