Even though the UK remains the fourth largest defence spender in the world, it has used its military forces relatively heavily for some time, and a period of regeneration will undoubtedly be needed if those forces are to be ready to successfully counter any fresh unexpected strategic shocks.

BBC: Caroline Wyatt: Political challenges of defence future

Ms Lamont's original motion called for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding to be sustained at existing levels during the next spending period.

BBC: Scottish Labour debate: Regeneration