Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 9 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2017 (named day). It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Type 26 Frigates
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding is still required to complete the work planned for the current year of the Type 26 programme.
- Answer
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The Type 26 programme's Demonstration Phase is progressing and fully funded to its scheduled completion in June 2017.
The start of manufacture of the first batch of the eight planned Type 26 ships in summer 2017 is subject to the conclusion of contract negotiations and the necessary financial approval.
The Type 26 programme will ensure jobs on the Clyde until 2035.
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- 59239
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- 2016-17
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- Finance Type 26 frigates
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