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Devonport Dockyard

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 15 October 2024UIN 5885

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the estimated cost of the upgrade of submarine docking facilities at Devonport Dockyard; and when that work is due for completion.

Answered by Al Carns

The cost of the current endorsed programme for upgrading submarine docking facilities at Devonport Dockyard is approximately £3 billion.

The opening of 9 Dock in September 2024 is the latest of a number of significant investments in Devonport. A range of other upgrade works will continue over the next five years. We are also examining what future further investments will be required to meet future demands.

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