§ 21. Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the value of total orders for new ships from British yards at the end of March; and what is 8W the estimated value of orders placed since that date.
§ Mr. MeacherOn 31st March 1974 United Kingdom shipyards had orders on hand valued at £1,924 million. It is estimated that by 30th June further orders valued at £94 million had been received.