Defence sector to give evidence on opportunities for Scottish industry
16 February 2022
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues to take evidence on its inquiry, Defence in Scotland: Military Personnel and Estate.
Witnesses
Monday 21 February 2022
At 3.00pm
- John Howie MBE, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Babcock
- Stephen McCann, Managing Director, Optronics, Thales
- Oliver Waghorn, Managing Director of Government Relations, BAE Systems
At 4.00pm
- Dr Suzanne Costello, Chief Operating Officer, MCS Limited
- Kevin Craven, Chief Executive Officer, ADS Group
- Dr Hina Khan, Senior Project Manager, Spire Global UK Limited
- Jamie Mincher, Chief Executive Officer, Glenalmond Group
During this evidence session, the Committee be hears direct from the defence industry on a wide range of issues. Members are likely to discuss:
- Defence industry spending in and commitment to Scotland;
- The impacts the UK’s changing defence priorities are having on investment, employment and communities in Scotland;
- Industry opportunities for Scotland, especially in the shipbuilding and space sectors;
- Defence industry collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, UK and Scottish governments;
- Industry and governmental support for defence sector SMEs in Scotland.
Further information
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