§ Mr. Franksasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he intends to place an order for the new design of diesel-powered patrol submarine known as the type SSK2400.
§ Mr. LeeI am pleased to announce that the order for the first of the type 2400 class of patrol submarines is being placed today. The order goes to Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd. at Barrow, who have been the design contractors for this submarine.