Question follow-through · 905889

Type 26 Frigates: Norway

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the the potential impact of the contract to supply Norway with Type 26 frigates on Scotland's economy.

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Scotland Office
Tabled
14 Oct 2025
Target answer date
22 Oct 2025
Answer
27 Oct 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the the potential impact of the contract to supply Norway with Type 26 frigates on Scotland's economy.

  2. 22 Oct 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    This is the biggest British warship export deal in history and is a huge vote of confidence in the strength of our defence industry and in Scotland’s shipbuilding capability. This strategic partnership with Norway will sustain more than 4,000 jobs, of whi...

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