§ Brigadier Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will state the total future tonnage of keels to be laid down for the Royal Navy in the year 1966–67; and if it will equal the 71,500 tons laid down during 1965–66.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuMy reply on 2nd March gave figures for a period of 16 months. During the financial year 1966–67, for the same types of ship, we expect to lay keels representing a tonnage of nearly 40,000.
§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total value of orders placed by his Department for new warships since October, 1964.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuSeven warships have been ordered at a total value of £72.5 million.