HC Deb 02 March 1966 vol 725 cc296-7W
73. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many Royal Navy ships of frigate size or bigger have had their keels laid down during the past 16 months; and if he will give the tonnage of each.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

Nine, including Royal Fleet Auxiliaries. Two will be of 16,650 tons deep displacement; one of 8,000 tons; two of 7,700 tons; one of 6,100 tons; and three of 2,900 tons.

Brigadier Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for building new Royal Navy ships during the coming year.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

In the course of the next year we plan to order the first Type 82 guided missile destroyer, more Leander Class frigates, a nuclear powered fleet submarine and some coastal survey craft; and further orders are under consideration.