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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Alex Chalk (Conservative) on Friday, 2 December 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Fleet Solid Support Ships: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to answer Question 94706, tabled on 23 November 2022, on whether quality assurance testing for the Fleet Solid Support Ship contract will be undertaken by UK officials in Spain before blocks are transferred to the UK.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence will have full access to witness and inspect the blocks built in Spain for the purposes of Quality Assurance and will have a dedicated build inspection team in place to undertake assurance and audit at each stage of build, irrespective of location.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98696
Session
2022-23
Related items
Fleet Solid Support Ships: Contracts
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contracts Standards Fleet solid support ships
Link
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