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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 July 2018. It was answered by Guto Bebb (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 26 Frigates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if will list each of the long-lead items required for the first eight T26 frigates.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence has ordered long-lead items for the first batch of three Type 26 Frigates. This included investment in the wider supply chain and covered key equipment purchases including the diesel generators, gas turbines and steering gear systems.

We will define the list of long-lead items required for the remaining five ships and place the orders at the appropriate time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
162501
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Type 26 frigates
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk