Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Conclusion 21
3rd Report – Securing Scotland's future: Defence skills and jobs
Published 15 Sep 2026
Addressed to Scotland Office
Scottish Affairs Committee Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Conclusion (the committee's words)
In its response to this report, the UK Government must set out how it plans to deliver this national conversation on defence in Scotland, in order to support awareness of the wide range of roles available within the sector. Both the UK and Scottish Governments have a part to play 42 in building public understanding, reducing negativity and supporting a sector that is fundamental to the UK’s security and resilience. (Recommendation, Paragraph 105)
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.