§ Lord Graham of Edmontonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are satisfied that the arrangements for maintaining the workforce at Devonport Royal Dockyard are proceeding according to plan.
§ The Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Lord Trefgarne)The size and shape of the dockyard workforce is primarily a matter between the commercial managers and their employees and their representatives, but the Government remain committed to maintaining the vital strategic capability to repair and maintain the fleet.