Defence Funding: Efficient Spending

Part of Defence – in the House of Commons at on 20 May 2024.

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Photo of Grant Shapps Grant Shapps The Secretary of State for Defence

That is absolutely right. It is very important that our Royal Marines are able to continue their activities, so not only will we keep the existing ships running but we have announced that we will build up to six new multi-role ships, which is all part of our programme to build 28 ships. That is why our shipyards are so very busy.