It is absolutely right that my right hon.

Simply, BAE Systems decided that that level of investment in the Govan shipyard was not required.

My hon. Friend makes an important point, which I will touch on later.

I see that a very excitable member of the SNP is keen to make a point.

I am not sure whether the hon. Gentleman is going to mention such a country, but I give way to him.

I have given the hon. Lady the opportunity to speak.

If I recall correctly, 1,000 people in Plymouth are dependent for their jobs and livelihoods on supporting our nuclear submarines.

Simply, BAE Systems decided that that level of investment in the Govan shipyard was not required.

My hon. Friend makes an important point, which I will touch on later.

We saw that difficult problem occur after the sustained gap in Barrow when work was not undertaken on submarines over a period of almost