§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the time scale for construction of two landing ship dock (auxiliary) ships at Govan has changed; and if he will make a statement. [143446]
§ Mr. IngramThe timescale for construction of two Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) (LSD(A)) by BAE Systems Marine at Govan will change following the recent announcement by the lead shipyard, Swan Hunter, of delays to its own build programme. We are is currently reviewing the impact this will have on the In-Service Dates of all four LSD(A)s.