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Written question asked by Ian Mearns (Labour) on Thursday, 11 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 22 February 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Roll-on Roll-off Ships

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the procurement of new tonnage as part of the Strategic Sealift contract (a) up to and (b) beyond the end of the existing contract with Foreland Shipping Limited in 2024.

Answer

As part of the current PFI agreement, there is no contractual requirement for FSL to provide the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with any sealift capacity over and above the four Point Class vessels. Any additional MOD requirements would need to be met in the short term through commercial charters. Procurement of tonnage from 2024 onwards will be subject to the conditions of any future contract, the terms of which are yet to be determined.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
153202
Session
2019-21
Related items
Roll-on Roll-off Ships
Monday, 22 March 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Procurement Shipbuilding Roll-on roll-off ships Foreland Shipping
Link
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