Chris Stephens
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(8 years, 1 month ago)
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Mr Lidington
Treasury questions on 29 November may well provide the hon. Gentleman with that opportunity.
Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
May I check with the Leader of the House whether the Government will publish Sir John Parker’s national shipbuilding strategy prior to the autumn statement? If so, may we have a debate in Government time to discuss this iconic, highly skilled industry, which employs many of my constituents and other workers in the United Kingdom?
Mr Lidington
I will ensure that the shipping Minister knows about the hon. Gentleman’s wish for the strategy to be published as soon as possible. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will welcome the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to spend more money on building new ships in Scottish shipyards, which will maintain the jobs and expertise that he rightly celebrates.