HC Deb 17 November 1969 vol 791 c200W
91. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Technology what was the total order book of British shipyards expressed in value and tonnage, respectively, at the latest available date; and what were the comparable figures for 1968.

Dr. Ernest A. Davies

An estimated £740 million for merchant and naval ships including merchant gross tonnage of . million at 30th September and £550 million with . million gross tonnage at the end of September, 1968.