I have concerns, having read brief summaries so far.
£80bn/year is a substantial increase, but costs within the manufacturing sector are rapidly increasing. I’m not sure this will be enough to keep up with those increases.
Also, you can spend as much as you’d like, but if it’s not spent efficiently and effectively then it’s numbers for numbers’ sake.
I am pleased about moving the supply chain to be more British-based - but much of it actually already is, even when ultimate owners are considered.
Not to reignite the EU debate but cost us (as in UK Government) or the vested companies that were making loads anyway?
One thing that has been pointed out as costly is start-stop ship building because without regular work the yards closes skills are lost & it takes more money & effort to restart.
The benefit of leaving the EU is that we can prioritise uk manufacturing rather than having to do open contracts.
The downside is that every piece of material is more expensive due to duties, fees & logistics.
3 mentions of the word cadet in the DIP including this odd statement when talking about increasing recall liabilities for members of the military “The key changes will increase the maximum age for recall from cadets”
I mean, anything is possible at the stroke of a pen - if the Armed Forces Bill introduced a way to offer skills in a hybrid way I would take a look… but as it stands no. Or perhaps we should check the back of our scrolls with a blacklight for small print in invisible ink
