§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when she last met the First Minister to discuss the impact of defence procurement on levels of employment in Scotland. [146180]
§ Mr. FoulkesThe Secretary of State and I have already met with the First Minister and discussed a range of issues. Defence procurement is significant for employment in Scotland. The Defence Analytical Services Agency estimates 6,000 jobs in Scotland directly resultant from Ministry of Defence equipment expenditure.