Debates between Siobhain McDonagh and Wayne David during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Shipbuilding Strategy

Debate between Siobhain McDonagh and Wayne David
Tuesday 23rd January 2018

(6 years, 11 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Wayne David Portrait Wayne David
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I will give the Minister plenty of time to respond.

Finally, I hope that the Government will demonstrate a real commitment to the Royal Navy and naval shipbuilding. This country has a proud maritime history—it had the largest and strongest Navy in the world at one time. That time is a long way behind us, but the challenge now is to ensure that our Navy can successfully meet the new threats and dangers that our country faces.

Siobhain McDonagh Portrait Siobhain McDonagh (in the Chair)
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I remind the Minister that we hope the sponsor of the debate will have a few minutes at the end to sum up.