HC Deb 30 January 2001 vol 362 c160W
Miss McIntosh

To 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. Foulkes

The 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.