§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that it is necessary to maintain the Royal dockyards in their present state, having regard to the present size of the Royal Navy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DuffyThe capacity of the Royal dockyards is maintained at the level required to support the fleet. Under present plans, all of the dockyards have now, and for the coming years, a heavy load of naval refitting and repair work.