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Written Question
Defence: Employment
Tuesday 4th November 2025

Asked by: Joani Reid (Labour - East Kilbride and Strathaven)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support defence sector jobs.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy, we launched a £182 million skills package that encompasses a range of initiatives which will provide people with the necessary skills to work in the defence sector. Proving that Defence is an engine for growth, this Government recently announced the £10 billion Type 26 frigate deal with Norway. This will be built by Scottish workers with 4,000 jobs created, of which 2,000 will be in Scotland.