§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence why Bristol Channel Ship Repairers has not been asked to tender for Government contracts.
§ Dr.Gilbert:Bristol Channel Ship Repairers has not been asked to tender for Ministry of Defence work because Her Majesty's Government have for many years been engaged in litigation with C. H. Bailey Ltd., the parent company. On legal advice, the Ministry of Defence has not placed any work with the Bailey group during this time.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if Bristol Channel Ship Repairers has asked to be put on the list for tendering for Government contracts.
§ Dr. Gilbert:in 1972 Bristol Channel Ship Repairers asked to be given the opportunity to quote for Ministry of Defence work, but was informed that the Department was unable to invite tenders from it.