Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Stephens Excerpts
Monday 3rd February 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Heappey Portrait James Heappey
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I have already had the opportunity to visit Barrow, which is a shipyard full of British boats. I understand that the order books on the Clyde and at Rosyth are similarly full.

Chris Stephens Portrait Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
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Talking about the order book for the Clyde, will the Minister give us an assurance that there will be a continuous drumbeat and no delays for future Type 26 frigates that are ordered?

James Heappey Portrait James Heappey
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The commitment to building Type 26 frigates is absolute. In fact, defence spending in Scotland secures 10,200 jobs; that is the Royal Navy supporting 10,200 jobs in Scotland.