Written questions by Bowie.

What discussions he has held with representatives of the Scottish shipbuilding industry on the impact of changes to Royal Navy procurement plans on investment and workforce retention.

Awaiting answer.

Whether the planned Common Combat Vessel programme will deliver an equivalent pipeline of work for Scottish yards to that anticipated under the Type 83 destroyer programme.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact on employment at BAE Systems’ shipyards on the Clyde of the decision to cancel or not proceed with the Type 83 destroyer programme.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on the report's findings.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact on the Royal Navy’s high-end air defence capability of cancelling a planned class of up to eight Type 83 destroyers intended to replace the Type 45 fleet.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact on the Royal Navy’s high-end air defence capability of cancelling a planned class of up to eight Type 83 destroyers intended to replace the Type 45 fleet.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what assessment he has made of the types of reactor technology that could be deployed at the sites identified in the report.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate he has made of the loss of potential work for Scottish shipbuilding under the Type 83 programme, including at yards in Govan, Scotstoun and Rosyth.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what assessment he has made of the potential generating capacity that could be delivered if new nuclear power stations were developed at the sites identified in the report.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that could be supported by new nuclear developments at the sites identified in the report.

Awaiting answer.

What analysis was used for the decision to replace the Type 83 programme with a hybrid navy approach.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he has made an assessment of the potential risks in maritime air defence capability as the Type 45 destroyers approach retirement without a replacement.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the decision to move away from destroyer-led air defence fleets at a time when other major naval powers are increasing the size of their destroyer fleets.

Awaiting answer.

How many crewed surface combatants he expects the Royal Navy to operate in the 2030s under the revised fleet model and how this compares with previous plans.

Awaiting answer.

What steps she will take to monitor operational readiness following the Maritime Coastguard Agency transition to a revised volunteer model for coastguard rescue officers.

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...

What factors were taken into consideration in the determination of the September 2026 transition date for the Maritime Coastguard Agency's revised volunteer model.

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to coastguard rescue officers pay on public safety.

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...

What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the revised volunteer model on the recruitment of coastguard rescue officers in rural coastal areas.

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...

What assessment she has made of the (a) recruitment, (b) retention and (c) operational capability of Coastguard Rescue Officers across different coastal regions.

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...

What impact the delay in responding to the gas resilience consultation will have on (a) energy security and (b) preparedness for future supply shocks.

The GB gas system has a strong track record of reliability, consistently meeting demand, including during periods of global uncertainty. We work closely with Ofgem, NESO and National Gas to monitor security of supply; and are confident that National Gas, ...