Shipbuilding giant Cammell Laird could be in the running to build a new royal yacht if the project gets the go-ahead.
It was reported this weekend that Prime Minister Boris Johnson was considering spending £200 million on a new "national flagship" named after Prince Phillip.
The costly vessel would be tasked with boosting British trade overseas by mooring near international trade fairs, as well as hosting trade negotiations.
Jake Berry, who is chairman of the Northern Research Group of MPs, has called for HMY Prince Philip to be built by Cammell Laird in Birkenhead.
It’s thought the proposed HMS Prince Phillip would be seen as a successor to the mothballed Yacht - now moored in Edinburgh as a visitor attraction.
The Government has not denied the reports, with a spokesperson saying: "The prime minister has an exciting vision for shipbuilding in this country and is committed to making the UK a shipbuilding superpower.
"We are always looking for new ways to promote Global Britain around the world, driving investment back to the UK and delivering value for money for the British people."
The HMS Queen Elizabeth, an aircraft carrier, was sent on its first deployment last week.
