RAF Bases

The Defence Secretary has today made a statement on 'Defence Transformation', including the future of RAF Bases in Scotland.

Annabel Goldie MSP, Scottish Conservative Leader, said:

"We wish the circumstances had been different, that there had been no £38bn black hole inherited from the last government and such a review had not been necessary.

"Today's announcement is good news for RAF Lossiemouth, offers a continuing defence presence at RAF Kinloss and also confirms a continuing presence at RAF Leuchars. That clarity will be very welcome, both to service personnel and local communities. Clearly, for those currently based at RAF Leuchars there is a challenging period of adjustment ahead.

"All parties in Scotland worked together on a joint submission to the Defence Review, because we wanted to make the case for Scotland. And, of course, the fact remains that in a separate Scotland we would not have a defence capacity of any kind. At least now there is clarity about the future of the MoD presence at Kinloss, Lossiemouth and Leuchars and everyone now has to work together to maximise these opportunities."

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