§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost of printing and publishing his open government document and consultative paper on the royal dockyards.
§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has consulted the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on his proposals to introduce private operators on a franchise basis into the royal dockyards.
§ Mr. ButlerArrangements for the management of the royal dockyards are a matter for national decision, but we believe our NATO allies would welcome measure aimed at enhancing efficiency and the availability of warships for their primary roles.