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<p>As the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSBS) acknowledges, having the skills within
the UK to design, build, repair, and supply certain equipment and systems and integrate
naval ships (and security sensitive equipment in all naval ships) is a key factor
in the successful delivery of naval capability. We acknowledge that ensuring that
there are sufficient numbers of properly skilled workers across the sector will require
continued investment and support from Industry. BAE Systems have recently evidenced
their commitment to developing world-class engineering skills by opening their Academy
for Skills and Knowledge at Barrow.</p><p> </p><p>As I am sure you are aware, there
are a variety of initiatives in place across the UK designed to support the development
of skills, some are the responsibility of the Devolved Administrations. In relation
to naval shipbuilding, the Maritime Enterprise Working Group with the support of the
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Ministry of Defence and the
Society of Maritime Industries coordinate a long term programme of improvement to
improve the industry's productivity and competitiveness, including assessing the underpinning
skills base and roles.</p><p> </p>
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