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<p>The Ships' Names and Badges Committee (SNBC) is responsible for considering and
assessing possible names for a new ship or class of ship. The Committee considers
all names that have been proposed, formally and informally, and presents its recommendations
to the Navy Board. The name(s) chosen by the Navy Board are forwarded to my right
hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence before being submitted to Her Majesty
the Queen for approval. A final decision with regards to this process in respect of
the Type 26 Global Combat Ship is not expected until the programme has completed its
Assessment Phase and any subsequent investment decisions are complete. The SNBC has
noted the proposal to use names HMS PLYMOUTH and HMS PORTSMOUTH.</p><p> </p>
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