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Conclusion 17

3rd Report – Securing Scotland's future: Defence skills and jobs Published 15 Sep 2026 Addressed to Scotland Office

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
By June 2027, the UK Government should provide the Committee with a progress update on the implementation of the DUA, including early indicators of its effectiveness in supporting Scottish graduates and institutions. The UK Government should then publish annual reports on the DUA’s performance, including data on the impact it is having on the retention of graduates in the Scottish defence sector. (Recommendation, Paragraph 87)

From: Scottish Affairs Committee, 3rd Report – Securing Scotland's future: Defence skills and jobs (HC 165), 15 September 2026

Government response

Government response awaited: deadline 14 November 2026.