§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he can give his estimate of the number of jobs provided in the construction of Type 21 frigate.
§ Dr. GilbertThe construction of a Type 21 frigate for the Royal Navy provides an estimated 200 jobs in the shipyard initially, rising to a peak of over 600 and averaging some 400 jobs a year over the build period. At least as many jobs are provided by sub-contractors. These estimates are very approximate as the precise number depends in each case on various366W factors, including the amount of other work in hand.
§ Mr. Banksasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will estimate the number of jobs and job opportunities which have been lost in defence establishments and defence-based industries as a result of the Government's reduction in defence expenditure since taking office.
§ Dr. GilbertAbout 28,500 jobs at home and overseas for civilians directly employed by the Ministry of Defence, and some 95,000 job opportunities in the defence industries.