Commenting on today’s announcement that Babcock and HII have signed a contract deepening their strategic relationship in support of the Virginia-class submarine construction programme, Graeme Downie MP said:
“Today’s news that HII are choosing to deepen their strategic partnership with Babcock to support the Virginia-class submarine construction programme is fantastic news for Rosyth and for Scotland’s defence manufacturing sector.
“Over the last 18 months, the Rosyth dockyard has secured a series of major defence contracts, and today’s announcement reinforces its position at the very forefront of global shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. This success is entirely down to the world-class skills, dedication and innovation of the workforce. Their expertise is recognised not just here at home, but now by our international partners as well as demonstrated by the trust that the United States of America has placed in the Babcock workforce.
“I welcome this contract as a vote of confidence in Rosyth’s capabilities to deliver advanced assemblies, and as a significant boost for skilled jobs and our local economy.”
ENDS
For further information please contact graeme.downie.mp@parliament.uk
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