§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the modernisation of the Royal Naval Dockyards.
§ Lord BalnielThe plans announced by the then Minister of Defence for Equipment on 27th May for the modernisation of the dockyards at Devonport and Portsmouth are proceeding.—[Vol. 801, c.471–3.]
§ Mr. Juddasked the Minister of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the progress of productivity negotiations concerning Royal Naval Dockyard and Port Auxiliary Service employees.
§ Mr. KirkA productivity agreement for the Port Auxiliary Service was signed at Portsmouth on 15th June. Discussions covering other areas of the Dockyard are continuing.