HC Deb 27 July 1955 vol 544 c1180
40. Captain Pilkington

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty to what extent south coast shipyards may expect to receive orders for some of the smaller vessels which the South African Government are to have constructed in this country.

The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. Wingfield Digby)

The phasing of the programme is still being worked out with the South African Government and until this has been settled the allocation of the orders cannot be determined.

Captain Pilkington

Will my hon. Friend remember the high quality of the work which he will find at Poole?

Mr. Digby

Certainly the claims of all shipyards in this country will be considered when allocating orders.