§ Mr. Burdenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what plans there are for the construction of oil rigs in Chatham Dockyard and by whom; and what stage the negotiations have reached.
§ Mr. JuddArrangements have been made to ensure that where problems arise on production for the offshore energy programme the feasibility of any of the Royal Dockyards undertaking work in the national interest is fully and speedily examined.
§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration has been given to the use of Portsmouth Dockyard for the construction of ships; and what is the Government's current intention in this respect.
§ Mr. JuddWarship building capacity in the United Kingdom—including the capacity of the Royal Dockyards—is constantly kept under review.
§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the current level of activity in each of Her Majesty's naval yards.
§ Mr. JuddActivity at the Royal Dockyards is running at a high level with programmes of naval refitting and repair work, and with repayment work.
Information about the present programmes for each of the Dockyards is given on Page 76 of the Statement on the Defence Estimates (Cmnd. 5976).