Every parliamentary written question tabled by Richard Baker this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of ensuring Programme Euston’s floating dry docks are manufactured in the UK on (a) economic growth and (b) skills development.
Following normal process, economic and social value benefits will be assessed by Programme Euston as it progresses through its business case approvals. No assessment has yet been undertaken.
What steps he is taking to ensure (a) supply chain resilience and (b) sovereign capability in the procurement strategy for Programme Euston.
Programme Euston will draw on a broad range of suppliers to deliver the infrastructure needs at HMNB Clyde. Programme Euston will engage with UK based and international suppliers to assess whether they have the required capability and capacity to deliver. No decisions have been made as this time.
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of UK industrial capacity to deliver floating dry docks required for Programme Euston.
Programme Euston is currently in the Concept Phase and no procurement decisions have been made. A detailed assessment of market capacity and capability will take place as the requirements develop.
Whether he is taking steps with his international counterparts to help ensure that Commonwealth War Graves are protected in Gaza.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is aware that both Gaza and Deir el Belah War Cemeteries have been damaged, but the full extent is not yet clear. A more detailed assessment cannot be carried out until the current situation subsides. The CWGC will, however, restore those sites to a befitting standard as and when circumstances allow.