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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Submarines

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to sustain the number of nuclear suitably qualified and experienced engineers and scientists and develop the UK’s next generation of nuclear propulsion experts.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence is a member of the Nuclear Skills Strategy Group (NSSG) which brings together partners from both the defence and civil nuclear sectors. As per the December 2016 NSSG Strategic Plan, provision of suitably qualified and experienced nuclear propulsion personnel is a key consideration of the NSSG. As part of the UK Industrial Strategy, one of the main proposals of the Nuclear Sector Deal is around skills and training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116894
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Engineering Qualifications Science Nuclear submarines
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk