HC Deb 18 January 1968 vol 756 c666W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will give an assurance that it remains his policy not to alter the work load planned for Devonport Dockyard over the next five years; whether he is satisfied that the order book for the Dockyard is full for the next five years; and if he will make a statement.

Dr. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how the latest additional cuts in the aircraft carrier fleet will be reflected in the reduced functioning of the naval dockyards, notably that at Portsmouth.

Mr. Foley:

We shall be reviewing the dockyard programme in the light of the measures to reduce defence expenditure announced to the House on 16th January.