Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 03 December 2015
03 Dec 2015 · S4 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Defence Review
We have seen disproportionate cuts to our conventional defences in Scotland. While I welcome anything that secures the future of Lossiemouth, it is important to point out that the only reason why there has been any threat to, or question mark over, Lossiemouth is decisions that have been taken or proposed by the UK Government.
This day is a timely reminder that we face a range of threats, which is why it is right that we continue to argue for conventional defence forces with the right capabilities, and continue to oppose spending so much money on nuclear weapons that do not provide a defence against any of the threats that we face as a country.
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4. Nigel Don (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)
SNP
To ask the First Minister what the impact on Scotland will be of the recent defence review. (S4F-03105)
The First Minister (Nicola Sturgeon)
SNP
Scotland has been disproportionately hit by previous strategic defence reviews, which has resulted in the closure of bases and the creation of major capabili...
Nigel Don
SNP
I gather from that response that the First Minister already shares my concerns about the balance in what the UK Government is up to. Does she feel that there...
The First Minister
SNP
Of course, in this chamber, Trident is now supported only by the Conservatives and Jackie Baillie—an unholy alliance if ever we saw one. Interruption.
The Presiding Officer
NPA
Order.
The First Minister
SNP
I share the concerns that have been expressed. It is important that we have a balanced defence. The national security strategy that accompanied the defence r...
Annabel Goldie (West Scotland) (Con)
Con
I am glad that the First Minister acknowledges that the long-term future of the Lossiemouth air base is being secured as a consequence of the strategic defen...
The First Minister
SNP
We have seen disproportionate cuts to our conventional defences in Scotland. While I welcome anything that secures the future of Lossiemouth, it is important...