The relative indifference of the Ministry of Defence to the possible relocation of General Electric’s Rugby facility was concerning. We are pleased that this important industrial capacity ultimately remained in the UK. The Ministry of Defence should prioritise the maintenance of sovereign capability within the UK defence industry.

The relative indifference of the Ministry of Defence to the possible relocation of General Electric’s Rugby facility was concerning. We are pleased that this important industrial capacity ultimately remained in the UK. The Ministry of Defence should prioritise the maintenance of sovereign capability within the UK defence industry. Type: conclusion | Number: 7 | Paragraph: 32 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government is very clear that the MOD did not view the possible relocation of General Electric’s Rugby facility with indifference. As the then-Minister for Defence Procurement said in the House on 20 May 2019, the MOD worked hard to ensure the equipment for the Type 26 frigates continued to be m