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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Defence Spending And Ship Procurement

01 December 2020 · 0 other contributors · 568 words

Opened by Jeremy Quin Con Horsham

Responding minister: Not recorded

Defence

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Jeremy Quin raised concerns about defence spending and ship procurement in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Minister emphasized four-year financial settlement for defence modernisation
  • Record investment of at least 6.6 billion in military research and development
  • Announced orders for eight Type 26 and five Type 35 frigates
  • Launching competition in spring for the future fleet solid support ship programme

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Government Response

Government Minister

Emphasized the four-year settlement providing financial certainty for defence modernisation and underlined record investment of at least £6.6 billion on military research and development. Announced confirmation of orders for eight Type 26 and five Type 35 frigates, supporting the future fleet solid support ship programme. Looked forward to launching a competition in spring for the future of the fleet solid support ship programme.

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