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Dockyards: Construction

Asked by Richard BakerLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46489

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK industrial capacity to deliver floating dry docks required for Programme Euston.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Programme Euston is currently in the Concept Phase and no procurement decisions have been made. A detailed assessment of market capacity and capability will take place as the requirements develop.

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