§ Mr. Gouldasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects a decision on the contract for a Type 42 destroyer for which Vosper Thorneycroft Limited have tendered; and whether that decision will be taken in accordance with the policy of concentrating defence orders on three 338W leading yards, of which Vosper Thorny-croft is one.
§ Mr. William RodgersWe hope to place this order soon in the light of our declared warship building policy.