asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many Scottish firms are on the tendering lists for woodwork; and of that number how many are situated in the district notified to him?

The total number in Scotland is 22, of which nine are situated within the area to which my hon. Friend refers. These firms contract direct to the Admiralty for woodwork. There are, in addition, sub-contractors, some of whom may well be important firms. I regret that the number of these sub-contractors cannot be readily ascertained.