Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if will list each of the long-lead items required for the first eight T26 frigates.
The Ministry of Defence has ordered long-lead items for the first batch of three Type 26 Frigates. This included investment in the wider supply chain and covered key equipment purchases including the diesel generators, gas turbines and steering gear systems.
We will define the list of long-lead items required for the remaining five ships and place the orders at the appropriate time.