§ Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many ships Yarrows have completed for the Royal Navy over the last five years; what is the value of these ships; and how many Yarrows are currently building.
§ Mr. John MorrisOver the last five years Yarrows have completed four ships for the Royal Navy, for which the total48W unit cost is in the order of £8–£9 million. A further five ships are currently under construction for the Royal Navy; these are all Leander class frigates.
§ Mr. Smallasked the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage, by value, of all new construction naval shipbuilding contracts placed in Scotland in 1967 and 1968 went to Yarrows.
§ Mr. John Morris99 per cent. in 1967 and 86 per cent. in 1968.