HC Deb 29 January 1981 vol 997 c506W
Mr. Stephen Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what orders for naval ships of all sizes and descriptions have been obtained by British Shipbuilders from foreign sources since nationalisation.

Mr. Speed

Since vesting day British Shipbuilders has obtained export orders for four support ships and 30 patrol craft of various types. The order for support ships was later reduced to two and 14 of the patrol craft are to be built overseas under licence.