§ Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty what are the outstanding orders for ships being, or to be, built in British shipyards for the South African Navy; what is the value of such orders; and what is the approximate number of men employed, or to be employed, to build these ships.
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§ Mr. HayOne frigate is now being built for the South African Navy and should be completed by early next year. The number of men employed on this task will rise to a peak level of about 600. This will complete the naval orders placed by the South African Government under the Simonstown agreement, at a total cost of about £23 millions.