HC Deb 31 March 1976 vol 908 cc512-3W
25. Mr. Flannery

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the submarines at present on the stocks in Great Britain will be delivered to the present Chilean Government; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rowlands

The first submarine "O'Brien," was delivered in 1974 and is due to sail in June. The second vessel, "Hyatt," is not due to be delivered until August and to sail until early in 1977. As my right hon. Friend said when replying to my hon. Friend the Member for Preston, South (Mr. Thorne) on 28th January, the Government are keeping the submarine contracts under review and have noted, in particular, the position on contractual payments.

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