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UK Parliament Hansard Lords: 25 January 2021 Lords Chamber Integrated Review: New Ships
Integrated Review: New Ships
Volume 809: debated on Monday 25 January 2021
Key bit
Lord Empey (UUP) [V]
"Will the Minister assure the House that this time business and orders will be given and spread over the UK, including to Harland & Wolff in Belfast so that shipbuilding can be sustainable in the long-term, rather than reacting to sporadic and irregular orders?"
Baroness Goldie (Con) [V]
"The National Shipbuilding Strategy identified the challenges and weaknesses to which the noble Lord has referred, and the strategy was clear that a much more stable approach had to be adopted in respect of UK shipbuilders. What is happening currently is clearly good news for UK shipbuilders, and the noble Lord has rightly raised the matter of cross-UK activity. I am pleased to say that, with Harland & Wolff taking over the Appledore shipyard, the Government are working closely with the company to understand better how we might support our shipbuilding industry throughout the United Kingdom. That is the commitment made by the Prime Minister and it is one that we will see being sustained by the recently announced intentions for Royal Naval assets."
Good to be back guy's. Let's hope so whatamess. Infa is definitely overdue a meaty contract or 2!
THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE
UK Releases Cost-Conscious Naval Shipbuilding Plan
"On Wednesday, UK defense secretary Sir Michael Fallon unveiled a new National Shipbuilding Strategy focused on plans for the first batch of the Royal Navy’s Type 31e frigates. A price cap has been set of no more than $330 million each for the first batch of five vessels in the class – less than the cost of a U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship."
"The strategy is designed around an independent report by industrialist Sir John Parker.
Parker proposed far-reaching recommendations to transform the UK maritime industry and boost the prosperity of regions, shipyards and maritime supply chains across the country."
"The new strategy is intended to show that the UK government accepts his recommendations and will aim for what he called a prospective “renaissance” in British shipbuilding."
"The plan also outlines the acquisition of the new frigate class. In line with standing UK policy on warships they will be built in the UK. The strategy suggests that they could be built in a way which could see them shared between yards and assembled at a central hub. The first ships are set to be in service by 2023. Shipyards will be encouraged to work with global partners to ensure the vessel is competitive on the export market."
“I am very impressed by the courage that the Secretary of State has shown – and the Government – in adopting my recommendations, which were very extensive, and will change the shape of naval shipbuilding over the country in the future,” said Sir John Parker. “The next challenge is to come up with a world-leading design; one that can satisfy the needs of the Royal Navy and the export market. We have the capability to do that, the will is there and it is a tremendous opportunity for UK shipbuilding."
mcadder In relation to your 14.18 post you may wish to check the date of that article as Sir Michael Fallon is no longer the Defence Secretary. The current Defence Secretary is Ben Wallace. This does show the length of time HMG has been talking about shipbuilding you never know they might translate words to action at some stage.
stokey I wasn't suggesting that it was in any way from just a few days ago but, a timely reminder that the company is in a pretty favourable position with the medium to long term change of strategy by the UK govt to boost UK shipbuilding.