HC Deb 29 May 1963 vol 678 c131W
Mr. Critchley

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if, when it is decided to build a new ship to replace the ice patrol ship H.M.S. "Protector", he will consider giving the work to Chatham Dockyard;

(2) if, when it is decided to build a new ship to replace the mine-layer H.M.S. "Plover", he will consider giving the work to Chatham Dockyard;

(3) if, when it is decided to build a new ship to replace the survey ship H.M.S. "Shackleton", he will consider giving the work to Chatham Dockyard.

Mr. Hay

We have already decided that the next survey ship will be designed and built to commercial standards. This work will not be suitable for Chatham Dockyard and invitations to private shipbuilders to tender for the order will be issued shortly. If it is decided to replace H.M.S. "Protector" and H.M.S. "Plover" the question of building in a Royal Dockyard will be borne in mind.