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Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 32 Frigates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 20 of the NAO report on the Equipment Plan 2022 to 2032, HC 907, published on 29 November, for what reason Navy Command was concerned about the affordability of the Type 32 frigate programme.

Answer

The Type 32 Frigate programme remains a key part of the future fleet and is currently in the concept phase. Work continues to ensure the programme is affordable in order to deliver the ships the Navy and Marines need.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102767
Session
2022-23
Related items
Type 32 Frigates
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Type 32 frigates
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