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The future of the Dockyard

Plymouth and the surrounding areas have done well over the past 15 years or so to diversify and moved away from being entirely dependent on the success or failure of Devonport Dockyard but the fact still remains that it is an essential force in the region.

At the moment fresh uncertainty surrounds its future and we are once again holding our breath to see what the outcome will be. The US owner of DML is selling and 3 contenders have stepped forward. The tricky part is deciding which one is most likely to maintain and maximise Devonport in its current form and not take work to other shipyards. The government is also likely to announce cuts in the Naval Base, with more big decisions to be taken over the next few years.

These issues have been rumbling on for many years and it is easy to dismiss them or become immune to their importance. The three local MPs have joined forces to try and secure the best deal for Devonport and I would love to hear your views.

Yours,
Gary

posted by Gary Streeter M.P. on Tuesday, May 08, 2007