Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 27178
Harland and Wolff: Contracts
Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 4 February 2025
Question
Andrew Bowie
Conservative — West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what steps he is taking to ensure that Harland & Wolff’s Scottish sites can compete for future defence contracts following the Navantia UK buy-out.
Answer
Kirsty McNeillThe UK Government acted decisively, helping to secure the commercial deal by Navantia UK. This saved all of Harland and Wolff shipyards, protecting 1000 jobs across the country.This industry-led deal will help ensure that the MOD's Fleet Solid Support con...
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