Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 27191

Harland and Wolff: Navantia

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 plans to take to ensure that Harland & Wolff remains a competitive player in the UK shipbuilding industry after the buy-out by Navantia UK.

Answer

Kirsty McNeill

The 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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