Written question asked by Mohammad Sarwar (Labour) on Monday, 15 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 April 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on the employment impact of recent orders won by Govan shipyard.

Answer: Mr. Sarwar: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement on the employment impact of recent orders won by Govan shipyard. [145941] Mrs. Liddell: Subject to agreement on satisfactory terms and conditions, the Ministry of Defence intends to place orders for two Alternative Landing Ships Logistics with BAE Systems at Govan. I understand that the yard has also secured other commercial and defence contracts. These orders further help the position of the yard until potential work on the First of Class for the Type 45 Destroyers materialises. Management and unions at the yard recognise the need to secure further short-term work.

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