AIRCRAFT CARRIERS

Early day motion 1952, tabled 3 July 2008 by Willie Rennie (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 11 members.

That this House welcomes the news that the main manufacturing contracts for the two super aircraft carriers have at last been signed; notes that the final commissioning of these massive 65,000 tonne ships will be conducted at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife; believes that this is recognition of the excellent skills of the workforce at Babcock; calls on the Scottish and UK Governments to maximise the opportunity this presents for local businesses and local people through skills development, subcontracting and other means; and further calls on the two Governments to ensure the effects of this construction project are felt long after the two carriers sail down under the Forth Bridge.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Labour 3, DUP 1.