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