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MPs quiz Luke Pollard on the Defence Industrial Strategy and Defence Investment Plan

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In the final session of its inquiry into defence skills and jobs in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee will question the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP.  

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The cross-party committee will examine the Government’s defence spending plans and the delivery of the Defence Industrial Strategy, with a particular focus on their impact on Scotland’s defence sector. Questions may focus on the Defence Investment Plan and impacts of its delay on industry as well as broadly UK Government practices that are impacting Scottish businesses, including support for SMEs.

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MPs could also investigate skills gaps in Scotland’s defence sector, plans to address these and consider how well the UK and Scottish Governments are collaborating on defence policy.

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