HC Deb 17 May 1976 vol 911 cc355-6W
Mr. W. E. Garrett

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will place a further order for a warship to be built by Swan Hunters Limited.

Mr. William Rodgers

The order for the second anti-submarine warfare cruiser, to be named HMS "Illustrious" was placed with the firm on Friday 14th May.