Shipbuilding, Northern Ireland

HC Deb 06 December 1961 vol 650 cc163-4W

68. Mrs. McLaughlin

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what is the value of orders placed in Northern Ireland for naval ships for Commonwealth countries during the last ten years.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

Since 1951 orders for naval ships have been placed in Northern Ireland on behalf of a number of Commonwealth countries. The ships have ranged from aircraft carriers to coastal minesweepers. The total value of the orders has been approximately £21 million.

69. Mr. McMaster

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many new ships for the Royal Navy have been ordered in Northern Ireland during the last ten years.

Mr. C. Ian Orr-Ewing

Eighteen ships for the Royal Navy have been ordered in Northern Ireland since 1951. Included among these have been one of the new Guided Missile destroyers and four frigates. The total value of the orders including the new Assault ship is some £27 million.