Shipbuilding Strategy
Debate between Guto Bebb and Gary Streeter(6 years, 10 months ago)
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Mr Gary Streeter (in the Chair)
The Minister will now continue his excellent summary.
Guto Bebb
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Streeter.
As I was explaining, the strategy is about planning. We are talking about the purchase of eight Type 26 global combat ships, the new Type 31 frigates and the next generation of fleet solid support ships. There has been a discussion on the competitive tendering for the fleet solid support ships, but that is in accordance with the strategy, which looks to ensure that warship capability is built within the UK, but that we are also open to go out to competition.