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Lucy Powell

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Speaker’s Statement
Monday 2nd November 2020

(4 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Nothing prouder than the Accrington and Chorley Pals.

Lucy Powell Portrait Lucy Powell (Manchester Central) (Lab/Co-op) [V]
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It is welcome news that the fleet solid support ships will now be built in Britain. Can the Secretary of State assure us that British steel will be used exclusively to build those ships?

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All I can say at this moment in time is that we are engaging with potential bidders, and we will ensure that we build a ship that is the best of British but also incorporates the best capabilities that we can deliver for the money and for our armed forces.

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