9 Acknowledged

The role of exports of military ships/design licences in the National Shipbuilding Strategy should be...

Conclusion
The role of exports of military ships/design licences in the National Shipbuilding Strategy should be to supplement, and not to replace, domestic demand. The UK Government should be prepared to use shipbuilding contracts strategically to sustain shipbuilding capacity in Scotland in circumstances where the export environment is more challenging than at present.
Government Response Summary
The MOD noted the success of exports, estimating they will create or sustain 5,000 export-led jobs in the UK and will enable c.£6 billion of potential export contracts to flow to UK suppliers. The NSbS Refresh recognizes the role that exports have in growing the overall shipbuilding enterprise and bolstering domestic demand.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
8 & 9: The MOD are pleased that the Committee recognises the successes of the export of the Global Combat Ship. BAE Systems estimates these export wins will create or sustain 5,000 export-led jobs in the UK and will enable c.£6 billion of potential export contracts to flow to UK suppliers. The Type 31 has also seen exports success with the Arrowhead 140 design being selected by Indonesia and Poland. The Department for Business and Trade are also working closely with BAE Systems and Babcock on several other export opportunities for the Global Combat Ship and Arrowhead 140. This export success reflects the strength of these designs in the global market. The NSbS Refresh recognises the role that exports have in growing the overall shipbuilding enterprise and bolstering domestic demand. When coupled with the 30 Year Cross-Government Shipbuilding Pipeline, they provide a framework within which industry can plan and invest for the future.
Source
Committee Scottish Affairs Committee
Inquiry Defence in Scotland
Report Fourth Report - Defence in Scotland: military shipbuilding 27 Jan 2023 HC 1096
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.3 yrs
Report published 27 Jan 2023