Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November to Question 92145 on UK Border Force: Patrol Craft, whether this further analysis is being undertaken by the National Shipbuilding Office.

The Home Office is responsible for the Border Force procurement, including the analysis underpinning the fleet mix. It continues to work closely with the National Shipbuilding Office.

In line with our international obligations the replacement Border Force vessels will be compliant with IMO (International Maritime Organisation) MARPOL Annex VI “Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships” Tier III emission standards. T We will consider hybrid power, modified internal combustion engine (ICE) developments and alternative fuel systems. Options will be considered within market engagement and the development of further business cases.

The timing of the industry day remains to be confirmed and will follow the formal launch of market engagement.