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Originally Posted by Varley
Whatever we commission, if it cannot be built in GB, then they should be built in the far east (Korea is friendly as is Japan although both now express their expertise in their rising prices) but 4 years to build what is in all effects a cargo ship? ludicrous. Don't be misled by CalMac's misfortunes.
Even then they are GB built they would be unlikely to be as well found as an HHI built vessel (for instance), not that that should steer governments away from spending only within their own borders. Mr. Heath's one right policy wimpishly instituted ('buy British tea shirts and carrier bags'), Mrs T's only wrong one.
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I have to agree, the Koreans have proved themselves with the Tide Class.
Unfortunately, British ‘shipbuilders’ have proven (once again) to be their own worst enemies. Not only demanding, but then, when faults with workmanship, expect the British taxpayer to pay them to put it right. Also wanting to be paid to improve their facilities.