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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


UK Border Force: Patrol Craft

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure the use of UK-supplied components in the procurement of vessels for Border Force.

Answer

We are engaging with the market on the basis of a UK-led build, using the Defence and Security provisions within the Procurement Act 2023, under which the majority of the construction, fabrication, assembly, outfitting and commissioning, and support of the vessels is undertaken in the UK or British Overseas Territory / Crown Dependency.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14519
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Procurement Patrol craft UK Border Force
Link
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