In Labour’s second year, MOD spending in Scotland is still lower than the UK average, 18% higher, despite hosting the nuclear subs

From the UK Government‘s defence minister Luke Pollard, above, yesterday:

Long-term defence commitment in Scotland helps secure jobs and billions in export deals – Increased defence investment and dedication to Scottish defence industry directly supported £1.1bn in inward investment with defence firm Thales, securing and sustaining over 500 jobs. Hundreds of Scottish jobs are being created as the UK Government’s long-term commitment to defence investment in Scotland is helping secure deals with international partners. 

The certainty of the government’s dedication to Scotland has paved the way for £1.1 billion in inward investment with defence firm Thales, securing significant export deals that will create and sustain over 500 jobs in Glasgow over the next five years. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/long-term-defence-commitment-in-scotland-helps-secure-jobs-and-billions-in-export-deals

How much does the MOD currently spend in Scotland and for comparison in other parts of the UK?

Actual direct/industry spending in Scotland is lower per capita than in regions like the South West (£1,120 per person) or South East (£810), compared to Scotland’s ~£390 per capita. The UK average is £460 per capita, 17.9% higher. https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-10517/CBP-10517.pdf

2 thoughts on “In Labour’s second year, MOD spending in Scotland is still lower than the UK average, 18% higher, despite hosting the nuclear subs

  1. 180,000 military personal . 10,000 based in Scotland.

    Scotland pays too much for the military. Redundant weaponry. Nuclear dumped in Scotland illegally. Illegal wars.

    Brexit lost £Billions on shared Defence costs.

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