The Navy: purpose and procurement

Defence Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 23 Apr 2021 Closed: 6 Dec 2022 Parliament page
This inquiry will examine what role the Navy should expect to play over the next 20 years and whether naval procurement and support plans are delivering the capabilities required. The inquiry will assess the threats and standing commitments the Navy is likely to face, as well as specific issues in … Read more
23 Recommendations
6 Conclusions
1 Report
4 Oral sessions
4 Letters
4 Events
Activity timeline 10 events
5 Jul
2022
Correspondence
29 Jun
2022
Correspondence
25 Feb
2022
Report published
11 Jan
2022
Correspondence
14 Dec
2021
Report published
2 Nov
2021
Oral evidence
26 Oct
2021
Correspondence
21 Sep
2021
Oral evidence
29 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
8 Jun
2021
Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions 4 sessions
2 Nov 2021
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Admiral Tony Radakin · Ministry of Defence Jeremy Quin MP · Ministry of Defence Vice Admiral Chris Gardner · Ministry of Defence
21 Sep 2021
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Panel 1
Christopher Pyne, Former Australian Minister of Defence Professor Tetsuo Kotani · Meikai University
29 Jun 2021
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Panel 1; Panel 2
David Lockwood CBE · Babcock International Group Glynn Phillips · BAE Systems Ian Waddell · The Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions (CSEU) Sam McBriar · Thales UK Sir John Parker GBE FREng
8 Jun 2021
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Panel 1
Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord (2016-2019) · Royal Navy Professor Jonathan Caverley · US Naval War College
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Third Report - “We’re going to need a bigger Navy” HC 168 14 Dec 2021 29 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
3 results
Clear
6 Conclusion Acknowledged
Third Report - “We’re going to nee…
The Royal Navy should be proud of its position as one of the leading global...
The Royal Navy should be proud of its position as one of the leading global navies and its ability to deliver and operate two aircraft carriers. The carrier strike group deployment has shown that, when working with allies, the Navy … Read more
Government Response
The government's response directly mirrored the committee's conclusion, acknowledging the Royal Navy's achievements and position as a leading global navy, without adding further comment.
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20 Recommendation Acknowledged
Third Report - “We’re going to nee…
The Ministry of Defence should investigate claims that each PIP upgrade could be delivered in...
The Ministry of Defence should investigate claims that each PIP upgrade could be delivered in less than twelve months and confirm in its response what if any barriers there are to speeding up the programme. The response should also confirm … Read more
Government Response
The government affirmed timely delivery of PIP is a priority and identified Director General Ships as having ultimate responsibility, but did not explicitly confirm an investigation into speeding up the programme or commit to specific annual reports from an appointed SRO to the Committee.
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22 Conclusion Acknowledged
Third Report - “We’re going to nee…
The next decade is one of significant risk for the Royal Navy’s fleet.
The next decade is one of significant risk for the Royal Navy’s fleet. During a period when it is being expected to take on increased responsibilities in a deteriorating international security environment, the Navy will be relying on a mix … Read more
Government Response
The government acknowledges the risks to the Royal Navy fleet, stating that significant upgrades are funded, risks are being actively managed, and options for future offensive weapons and medical support are being explored or brought into service.
Ministry of Defence
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Government Response AI assessment · 29 of 23 classified
Accepted 15
Accepted in Part 8
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 1
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 1
Total 23 recs + 6 conclusions
Correspondence 4 letters
5 Jul 2022 Letter, dated 28 June 2022, from the Chair to MinDP, in response to MinDP’s letter of 13 June regarding the Royal Navy
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29 Jun 2022 Letter, dated 13 June 2022, from the Minister for Defence Procurement to the Chair, providing responses to questions from the Committee on the Royal Navy
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11 Jan 2022 Letter dated 20th December from the Secretary of State for Defence to Chair providing an update on timescales regarding National the National Shipbuilding Strategy
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26 Oct 2021 Letter dated 24th June from Intermarine UK to the Chair on Brexit, Immigration, Pre-Settled / Frontier Worker Status in support of Strategically Important Shipbuild Projects
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