HC Deb 26 March 1958 vol 585 cc41-2W
60. Mr. F. Willey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many orders for new tonnage to be built in shipyards on the north-east coast have been cancelled in the last twelve months; and what is the total value of the orders so cancelled.

Mr. T. G. D. Galbraith

Fifteen vessels totalling 90,000 gross tons and valued at about £11 million, out of an order book for this area of approximately £500 million.