HC Deb 22 January 1976 vol 903 cc515-6W
Mr. Ted Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce the placing of a contract for the building of a T42 naval vessel at the Wallsend yard of Swan Hunters Shipbuilders Limited.

Mr. William Rodgers

The contract, for a Type 42 guided missile destroyer, is being placed today. The ship will be named HMS "Exeter".