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Conclusion 19

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)
We recognise calls for the importance of defence and manufacturing sector needs to be reflected in immigration policies. The UK Government should regularly review defence roles included in the temporary shortage list to ensure defence skills gaps in Scotland can be adequately filled. (Recommendation, Paragraph 95) Public perceptions of defence

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.