Question follow-through · 44439

Shipbuilding

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Report to the Shipbuilding Enterprise for Growth Group by the Centres of Excellence Task & Finish Group, published in September 2024, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary

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Answering body: Department for Transport
Tabled: 7 Apr 2025
Target answer date: 23 Apr 2025
Answer: 23 Apr 2025 · 16 calendar days after tabling

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7 Apr 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Report to the Shipbuilding Enterprise for Growth Group by the Centres of Excellence Task & Finish Group, published in September 2024, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary
23 Apr 2025
Target answer date
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23 Apr 2025
Answer published
Shipbuilding skills and employment is led by the National Shipbuilding Office (NSO), which is hosted by the Ministry of Defence. My officials are in regular contact with the NSO to understand where the Department can support their work.

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