Future Aircraft Carrier

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:24 pm on 30 January 2003.

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Photo of John Robertson John Robertson Labour, Glasgow Anniesland 1:24, 30 January 2003

As the Member of Parliament who represents the Scotstoun yard, I hope that its name was missing from my right hon. Friend's statement only because Govan includes Scotstoun. I welcome the statement with open arms as it is good news for the Clyde and the country as a whole, but I am slightly disappointed that BAE Systems did not win the design part of the contract. In Scotstoun, a magnificent design office has been set up, especially for the Type 45 destroyers. It is an unmitigated success, but with the announcement of 265 job losses last week, I am concerned that there might be problems for that drawing office in years to come.