HC Deb 16 July 1984 vol 64 cc58-9W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his most up-to-date estimates for manpower to be employed in Rosyth dockyard in 1984–85 and in the subsequent five years.

Mr. Lee

In the current year, 1984–85, manpower numbers at Rosyth dockyard are planned to remain broadly at their present level of some 6,300. Plans for the subsequent five years are not yet finalised.

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what capital investment he plans for Rosyth dockyard.

Mr. Lee

The latest approved plans to meet the task of Rosyth dockyard through the 1980s will require a capital investment of some £35 million at 1983–84 prices. Projects include the provision of new workshops, improvements to docks and the modernisation of arrangements for the supply of utilities and services.

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on when he expects new Leander and type-42 refitting work to begin at Rosyth dockyard.

Mr. Lee

Leander class refits are planned to commence at Rosyth in 1986 and Tyoe 42 refits in 1985.