Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of (a) extending and (b) renewing the contract between his Department and Foreland Shipping Limited for point class strategic roll-on roll-off vessels; and if he will make a statement.
The current PFI contract expires in 2024. On current plans a new contract will be required to sustain this capability from 2024 onwards. All equipment decisions are subject to the ongoing Integrated Review.