§ Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much of the £3 million increased expenditure in the Coulport missile depot contract has been caused by devaluation.
§ Dr. David Owen£200,000.
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§ Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State; for Defence what are the estimated completion dates for the missile depots at Faslane and Coulport.
§ Dr. David OwenThe Clyde Submarine Base, which consists of the general submarine support area at Faslane and the armament depot at Coulport, is virtually complete and is operational.
§ Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much more accommodation has been provided at the Coulport missile depot than was originally required.
§ Dr. David OwenThe additional accommodation being provided consists of facilities for torpedoes and engineering services, extra storage space, technical administrative offices and a canteen extension.
§ Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how much of the £3 million increase in the missile depot at Coulport has been due to variations in wages and increased costs of Pay As You Earn; and what are the conditions of the contract that permit these increases.
§ Dr. David OwenApproximately £100,000. This reflects the increase in wages which took place between the framing of the original estimate and the letting of contracts.
§ Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many persons are now employed at the Faslane and Coulport missile depots; and what is the weekly wage bill.
§ Dr. David OwenThree thousand; and eighty thousands pounds respectively.