The decision to award the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to the international consortium Team Resolute is an example of a shift in the UK Government’s approach to warship procurement. We note that the UK Government chose the Team Resolute bid over a Team UK bid that would reportedly have supported more jobs in the UK, and Scotland in particular. The UK Government’s decision appears to prioritise short-term savings over longer term economic gains for Scotland and the rest of the UK. Witnesses...

The decision to award the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships to the international consortium Team Resolute is an example of a shift in the UK Government’s approach to warship procurement. We note that the UK Government chose the Team Resolute bid over a Team UK bid that would reportedly have supported more jobs in the UK, and Scotland in particular. The UK Government’s decision appears to prioritise short-term savings over longer term economic gains for Scotland and the rest of the UK. Witnesses told us that the FSS decision would be a test of the new National Shipbuilding Strategy. Type: conclusion | Number: 4 | Paragraph: 24 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 4, 5 & 6: The decision to award the Fleet Solid Support ship contract to Team Resolute did not prioritise short-term savings over the economic interests of any part of the United Kingdom. Scottish shipyards are presently building the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates, and this work will continue until th