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Written question asked by Ian Mearns (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2021. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 March 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Roll-on Roll-off Ships

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the publication of the Integrated Review on 16 March 2021, what steps he taking to procure strategic roll-on roll-off ferry services for the armed forces after the contract with Foreland Shipping expires in December 2024.

Answer

Consideration will be given in due course to the best value for money commercial strategy to deliver Sealift Capability post 2024. It would be inappropriate to comment further in advance of that work being undertaken.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
170607
Session
2019-21
Related items
Integrated Review
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Procurement Roll-on roll-off ships Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
Link
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