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Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Naval Logistical Ships

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the total overspend on the two logistical ships under construction at Swan Hunter has been to date.
Answer

The increase in costs above the originally agreed contract value for the two Swan Hunter vessels is £84 million. However, the company have indicated a likelihood of a further cost increase. The Ministry of Defence is currently in discussion with the company and these discussions are subject to commercial confidentiality.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33736; 440 c1036W;440 c1036W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Costs Procurement Shipbuilding Warships Swan Hunter Shipbuilders
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk