HC Deb 05 December 1978 vol 959 cc611-2W
Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish a list of new shipbuilding contracts which he expects to place during the current year.

Dr. Gilbert:

We are maintaining the programme of orders listed in paragraph 311 of the Statement on the Defence Estimates 1978—Cmnd. 7099.

Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now announce the placing of the contract for the building of the Royal Navy's third through-deck anti-submarine cruiser.

Dr. Gilbert:

My right hon. Friend did so on 1st December.