HC Deb 31 March 1969 vol 781 cc47-8W
Mr. Small

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many ships Yarrows have completed for the Royal Navy over the last five years; what is the value of these ships; and how many Yarrows are currently building.

Mr. John Morris

Over the last five years Yarrows have completed four ships for the Royal Navy, for which the total unit cost is in the order of £8–£9 million. A further five ships are currently under construction for the Royal Navy; these are all Leander class frigates.

Mr. Small

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what percentage, by value, of all new construction naval shipbuilding contracts placed in Scotland in 1967 and 1968 went to Yarrows.

Mr. John Morris

99 per cent. in 1967 and 86 per cent. in 1968.