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<p>As to the source of steel to be used for the construction of the Type 26 Global
Combat Ships, I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the Minister
for Defence Procurement in the House of Commons on 20 January 2016 to Question 22739.</p><p>The
National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 (Cmd 9161)
also announced that we will launch a concept stage for a new General Purpose Frigate,
build two further Offshore Patrol Vessels and buy three new logistics ships to support
the Fleet. As with the Type 26 Global Combat Ship, it is too early to say from where
the steel for these programmes will be sourced, but a range of UK suppliers and others
will be invited to bid and provide steel for these programmes.</p>
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