§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence what proportion of orders for building and repairing Her Majesty's ships are placed in Scottish shipyards in which shipyards they are placed; and, in view of the useful geographical position of Aberdeen shipyards, why more orders are not placed there.
§ Mr. John MorrisIn the period 1964–65 to 1967–68, 21 per cent. of orders for the building and repairing by contract of Her Majesty's ships were placed in Scottish shipyards. Numerous yards received orders as a result of competitive tendering: Aberdeen yards have been given the opportunity to tender for suitable contracts.