Mr. O'NeillTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment has been made of the future size and shape of the work force at the Rosyth and Devonport dockyards.
§ Mr. AitkenThe size and shape of the work forces at Devonport and Rosyth royal dockyards are a matter for the commercial judgment of the management companies. The companies are kept informed about the MOD's expected ship refitting programme.