First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

John Swinney has visited Babcock’s Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland’s economy. During the visit, the First Minister toured the Venturer Building, where five Inspiration-class frigates are taking shape for the Royal Navy. The programme is one of the centrepieces of the UK’s National Shipbuilding Strategy and is intended to r…