SNP Westminster Leader and Defence Spokesperson, Angus Robertson MP has written to Secretary of State for Defence, Bob Ainsworth, demanding immediate assurances that the contract for two aircraft carriers scheduled to begin construction in Scotland next week will not be endangered by reports of its increasing cost.

The SNP has welcomed news that BVT is to build a patrol vessel for Tinidad and Tobago on the Clyde.

SNP's Depute Leader and MSP for Govan Nicola Sturgeon has commented on a report in the Financial Times that there may be a two year delay in the contract for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers.

Nicola Sturgeon welcomes the news that the Ministry of Defence has signed the contract for 2 aircraft carriers to be in Scotland.

The MoD yesterday gave the green light for the construction of two new aircraft carriers for the Royal Navy, securing thousands of Scottish shipyard jobs.