Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what percentage of the components of the new General Dynamic UK Scout combat vehicle are procured from United Kingdom manufacturers.

Assembly, integration and testing for Scout specialist vehicles beyond the initial 100 vehicles will be conducted by General Dynamics Land Systems UK Ltd, in South Wales. Many of the vehicles’ key sub-systems are designed and assembled in the UK, including the 40mm turret, the day night sensor systems, the enabling electronic system architecture and the advanced armour packs. Overall, 60 per cent by value of the work will be completed by UK manufacturers.