HC Deb 24 May 1978 vol 950 cc613-4W
Mr. Conlan

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when an order will be placed for the third anti-submarine cruiser.

Dr. Gilbert

The shipbuilder involvement contract for the third anti-submarine cruiser has been placed with Swan Hunter Ltd. This contract provides for the planning of a ship construction programme and the ordering of certain materials. Negotiations for a contract to build the ship will be started in due course.

Jersey and (b) to the States of Guernsey; and what charges are made for such services.

Dr. Gilbert

No charges are raised for defence or for fishery protection. However, any incidental services provided by the Armed Forces would normally be charged at full cost.