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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 July 2019. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Monday, 22 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Type 26 Frigates

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether contingency work has occurred with BAE Systems to ascertain whether the T26 programme could be accelerated in a time of national emergency or for any other reason; and if not, why not.

Answer

I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave to the noble Lord, Lord Moonie on 12 March 2019 in response to Question number HL14108.

Any Ministry of Defence plan could be subject to revision in the event of a national emergency if the nature of that emergency required it.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17238
Session
2017-19
Attachment
HL14108 - Type 26 Frigates
Related items
Type 26 Frigates
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Procurement Shipbuilding BAE Systems Type 26 frigates
Link
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