§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list in the Official Report the names of the shipyards which have submitted tenders for the construction of SKK 2400 submarines; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe following shipyards have submitted tenders for the construction of the three submarines to follow HMS Upholder: Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd., Cammell Laird Shipbuilders Ltd., Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. and Scott Lithgow Ltd. These tenders are under consideration. Decisions have yet to be taken on the size and timing of orders.