§ 11. Mr. Benceasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what steps he proposes taking to use the naval construction resources now available on the Clyde.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingIt is the Admiralty's policy to place orders for naval new construction as far as possible on the basis of competitive tendering. The shipbuilding firms on the Clyde can be assured that they will be given every opportunity to tender for naval work for Which their facilities are considered suitable.
§ 12. Mr. Benceasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty how many ships for the Royal Navy are under construction on the Clyde.
§ Mr. C. Ian Orr-EwingThere are at present eleven ships under construction or on order at shipyards on the Clyde. The value of which to the shipbuilders is approximately £48 million.