HC Deb 03 November 1969 vol 790 c24W
Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Technology what is the tonnage of shipping at present on order at Sunderland shipyards; and what was the corresponding figure 12 months ago.

Dr. Ernest A. Davies

My information is that over 800,000 gross tons of shipping were on order this September from Wear yards as compared with under 500,000 gross tons a year earlier.