§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what has been the expenditure on Government contracts with Clydeside shipbuilding companies in each of the past 10 years.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI understand that during the past 10 years the Ministry of 415W Defence has spent an average of about £12 million a year with Clydeside shipbuilding companies. This figure excludes possible minor expenditure by other Departments, details of which are not readily available.