§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many naval and other dockyards there are in the United Kingdom; and what is the number actually in use.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThere are four Royal dockyards in the United Kingdom. The study on the Royal dockyards published in August 1980 as a consultative document estimated that, in addition, there are eight companies capable of refitting larger warships and that a further eight to 10 smaller companies have the capacity 10 refit minor warships, such as offshore patrol vessels.