HC Deb 30 January 1984 vol 53 c31W
Mr. Nicholas Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will commit the pending orders for a number of small, specialised naval vessels in such a way that work may be provided for the Clelands yard on Tyneside.

Mr. Lee

As the hon. Gentleman is aware, British Shipbuilders announced on 24 January its intention to close Clelands yard on Tyneside by the end of March.

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