Fleet Solid Support Ships: Procurement
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme.
Answered by Sarah Jones
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has maintained regular communication with the Secretary of State for Defence on the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme. Together, they have worked closely with commercial partners Navantia UK and Harland and Wolff to facilitate an agreement that will ensure the delivery of these vital vessels for the Royal Navy. Both Departments agree this is a good deal for the Harland and Wolff shipyards, a good deal for its employees, and a good deal for the whole of British shipbuilding.
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