HC Deb 23 November 1978 vol 958 cc704-5W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what Government contracts have been placed with Bristol Channel Ship Repairers since the nationalisation of the shipbuilding and parts of the ship repairing industry.

Dr. Gilbert

No Ministry of Defence contracts have been placed with this company since the nationalisation of the shipbuilding and parts of the ship repairing industry.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if Bristol Channel Ship Repairers have been invited to tender for Government contracts during the last six months.

Dr. Gilbert

This company has not been invited to tender for Ministry of Defence contracts during the past six months.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if Bristol Channel Ship Repairers are at present undertaking any work on Government contracts.

Dr. Gilbert

This company is not at present undertaking any work on Ministry of Defence contracts.