HC Deb 05 April 1974 vol 871 c469W
Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what number of firm orders are held by the British shipbuilding industry at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Meacher

375 merchant vessels of 100 gross tons and over were on order in United Kingdom shipyards at 31st December 1973. Information on naval vessels cannot be given for security reasons.