HC Deb 12 March 1930 vol 236 c1300
20. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will give the particulars of the work which has not previously been assigned to the Royal dockyards, but which is now being done by them?

Mr. ALEXANDER

In addition to the work mentioned in my reply of the 13th November, 1929 (OFFICIAL REPORT, cols. 2015–18) to the hon. Member, the construction of the hulls of two destroyers has been allocated to His Majesty's dockyard, Portsmouth. This class of work has hitherto been assigned to contractors. In addition, the fishery survey vessel about to be ordered at Chatham is also new work.