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Written question asked by Andrew Bowie (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Warships: Shipbuilding

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the planned Common Combat Vessel programme will deliver an equivalent pipeline of work for Scottish yards to that anticipated under the Type 83 destroyer programme.

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has committed to a pipeline of work in Type 26 and Type 31 construction which will employ the prime Scottish shipyards (BAE Systems and Babcock) well into the 2030s, securing thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of economic benefit to the local areas.

Delivering world-leading anti-air warfare capability for the Royal Navy has always been a priority for this department as set out in the Strategic Defence Review and the DIP. The Type 83 destroyer was an early-stage concept, and no decisions had been made on where and how it would be delivered.

The DIP made commitments to the Common Combat Vessels and Type 9x autonomous vessels as part of the hybrid navy. This work presents a substantial and exciting opportunity for Scottish shipyards, boatyards and technology companies to sustain and create jobs across the shipbuilding enterprise and supply chain.

The Government is focused on providing a clear and transparent pipeline of work in support of the Royal Navy and as a spur to sectoral growth.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15394
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Scotland Shipbuilding Warships
Link
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