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Mr Evans shared his concerns about the potential impact on jobs in the area if there continues to be delays to the programme and if future contracts are no longer awarded to General Dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to BBC Wales in August, Mr Evans said:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am extremely worried about the jobs\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am also extremely worried about whether the MoD is going to be reticent about further contracts. 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