Source · Select Committees · Scottish Affairs Committee
Recommendation 64
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Acknowledged
In addition to its large shipyards, Scotland is home to a large number of Small...
Conclusion
In addition to its large shipyards, Scotland is home to a large number of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) which contribute to Scottish shipbuilding and to the wider defence sector. An SME is defined as a company with annual turnover of less than €50 million and fewer than 250 employees.101
Government response summary AI-generated
The MOD published the SME Action Plan in 2022, which outlines the commitments being made to increasing and supporting opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and supports the Defence Suppliers Portal which offers SMEs access to view contracting opportunities.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 6 April 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗