§ 41. Mr. N. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many people are employed at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Bishopton; how many were so employed at the corresponding dates in 1959 and 1961; and if he will make a statement on his plans for the future development of this factory.
Port Name and Type of Ship Dates Complement Officers Ratings Ballycastle … LONDONDERRY … Frigate 12th—15th June … 11 203 Portrush … BARNARD … Boom Defence Vessel. 23rd—25th June … 2 28 WIZARD … Frigate 10th—12th July … 11 150 It may also be possible for one of Her Majesty's submarines to visit a Northern Ireland port later this year, but until the local authorities have been consulted I regret that I am unable at present to give further details of this visit.