HC Deb 25 November 1985 vol 87 cc511-2W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish the figures for the appropriate

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is his estimate of the proportion of naval refitting work that is now carried out in the private sector.

Mr. Norman Lamont

During 1985–86 it is expected that about 22 per cent. of naval refitting, including work on Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, will have been carried out in the private sector.