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Defence in Scotland

Inquiry

Inquiry series 

The Committee has launched an inquiry series into Defence in Scotland. This began with an inquiry into the military personnel and military estate landscape in Scotland, and continues with ongoing inquiries into military shipbuilding in Scotland and Defence in the North Atlantic and the High North.

The North Atlantic and the High North

The Committee’s inquiry into the North Atlantic and the High North was launched on 2 December 2022 and is now accepting written evidence. Read the call for evidence and press release for more information.

Military shipbuilding

The Committee published its report into military shipbuilding in January 2023, and the Government's response was published in April 2023. More information on this inquiry is available in the press release

Military personnel and estate

The Committee published its report into the military personnel and estate landscape in June 2022, and the Government’s response was published in September 2022. More information on this inquiry is available in the press release

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence through the website – but we would still like to hear from you. To submit written evidence to this inquiry, please e-mail us at scotaffcom@parliament.uk.

Work news

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UK must adapt to new security threats in the High North, says Ministry of Defence
UK must adapt to new security threats in the High North, says Ministry of Defence
18 October 2023
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MPs highlight growing importance of defence in High North in new report
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes report on defence in Scotland and the High North
21 July 2023
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MPs welcome defence spending boost with Scottish SMEs
The Scottish Affairs Committee publish Government response to its report, Defence in Scotland: Military shipbuilding.
6 April 2023
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Icelandic and Norwegian Ambassadors to give evidence to MPs on defence in the North Atlantic and the High North
Scottish Affairs Committee hears from His Excellency Sturla Sigurjόnsson, and His Excellency Wegger Christian Strømmen
23 March 2023
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International procurement, and uncertainty of long-term pipeline, risks prosperity of Scottish military shipbuilding sector
Committee publishes its report, Defence in Scotland: Military shipbuilding
27 January 2023
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MPs to examine Scotland’s role in UK defence of the North Atlantic and Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions
MPs to examine Scotland’s role in UK defence of the North Atlantic and Arctic amid rising geopolitical tensions
2 December 2022
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Chair comments on BAE Systems contract to build Type 26 frigates on the Clyde
15 November 2022
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What does the future of military shipbuilding look like for Scotland?
What does the future of military shipbuilding look like for Scotland?
10 November 2022
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MOD to prioritise improved understanding of the implications of Scottish devolution, following Committee intervention
Government responds to Scottish Affairs Committee report on Defence in Scotland: military landscape
26 September 2022
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BAE Systems, Babcock and Minister Ivan McKee MSP to give evidence on military shipbuilding in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee hears from BAE Systems, Babcock, and Scottish Government Minister to Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee MSP.
31 August 2022
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Culture change needed at the Ministry of Defence to ensure SMEs in Scotland receive a fair share of defence contracts
Scottish Affairs Committee publishes Defence in Scotland Report
24 June 2022
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MPs hear from industry and union leaders on military shipbuilding and the future of the sector in Scotland
Committee to hold its first evidence session as part of its Defence in Scotland: Military Shipbuilding inquiry
9 June 2022
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Defence Minister to give evidence to Scottish Affairs Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee questions the the Minister on Defence in Scotland
17 March 2022
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Specialist Adviser vacancy for the Defence in Scotland: military shipbuilding inquiry
Scottish Affairs Committee is inviting applications from individuals for the role of Specialist Adviser
8 March 2022
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Scottish Government and local councils to give evidence on Defence in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee examines the impacts on Scotland of changing UK defence priorities
3 March 2022
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MPs examine the future of military shipbuilding in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry examining military shipbuilding in Scotland
25 February 2022
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Defence sector to give evidence on opportunities for Scottish industry
The Scottish Affairs Committee continues to take evidence on its inquiry, Defence in Scotland: Military Personnel and Estate
16 February 2022
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MPs hold evidence session exploring Defence in Scotland
The evidence session will take place on Monday 31 January
27 January 2022
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What impact will the UK’s changing defence priorities have on investment, employment and communities in Scotland?
Scottish Affairs Committee launches new inquiry into Defence in Scotland: Military Personnel and Estate
30 July 2021
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