We note that the 2014 commitment to increase the number of Regular Armed Forces personnel has been superseded by changing strategic priorities. We welcome the 2021 Future Soldier programme to increase the number of battalions in Scotland and that Scotland will host a greater proportion of the Army in the future. (Paragraph 21) Defence industry in Scotland

We note that the 2014 commitment to increase the number of Regular Armed Forces personnel has been superseded by changing strategic priorities. We welcome the 2021 Future Soldier programme to increase the number of battalions in Scotland and that Scotland will host a greater proportion of the Army in the future. (Paragraph 21) Defence industry in Scotland Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Grouped response for 1, 2, 3 MOD is firmly committed to the future of Defence in Scotland and its continued vital role in maintaining UK security. Likewise, we are grateful to the Committee for highlighting the positive role that the MOD and the defence sector play in Scotland. The nature of defence