Chancellor has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in the Royal Navy's submarine base at Faslane

Chancellor has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in the Royal Navy's submarine base at Faslane

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The video discusses the UK's nuclear submarine fleet, highlighting the government's financial commitment to maintaining and expanding it. It covers the strategic importance of submarines as a security measure, the economic impact of investments, and the political and social opposition, particularly in Scotland. The video also touches on the long-term implications of these investments and the criticisms they face.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason given for maintaining the nuclear submarine fleet at Faslane?

To reduce military spending

To comply with international treaties

To ensure national security in an uncertain world

To boost the local economy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected timeline for the new nuclear submarines to enter service?

2030

2035

2028

2025

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has been spent or committed to the Trident replacement program so far?

Between 3 and 4 billion

Between 4 and 5 billion

Between 2 and 3 billion

Between 1 and 2 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which political party in Scotland has gained support by opposing the Trident program?

Scottish National Party

Conservative Party

Liberal Democrats

Labour Party

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern of the Faslane peace camp regarding the new investment?

It will lead to increased taxes

It diverts funds from education and healthcare

It will cause environmental damage

It will increase traffic congestion