BAE Systems boost
BAe Systems in Barrow is set to benefit from £350 million worth of defence funding
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BAE in Barrow is being asked to design the next generation of submarines carrying our nation's nuclear deterrent
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Mr Hammond said: "The Government's position on this is very clear. We are committed to maintaining a continuous deterrent.'
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Downing Street says it's necessary to commit funding now to the design and development stage of the replacement submarine programme
"As the Defence Secretary has made very clear, we are progressing on the design and development. The decision on construction will not be taken until 2016," a Number 10 spokeswoman said.
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The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems at Barrow £315 million for ongoing design work for a Vanguard submarine replacement.
Read the full storyBAE at Barrow set for boost
BAE Systems in Barrow is set to benefit from £350 million worth of defence funding.
The cash will be used to help design and build the next generation of nuclear-powered submarine.
An announcement is expected by the Defence Secretary Philip Hammond later.