First Day's Debate

Part of Defence – in the House of Commons at 4:12 pm on 30 June 1986.

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Photo of Mr George Younger Mr George Younger , Ayr 4:12, 30 June 1986

I appreciate my hon. Friend's point. I draw a distinction between the special position of Swan Hunter and the type 23 frigate O2. The decision was taken last year because of an earlier decision elsewhere that the company would have a special opportunity to bid for the O2 on certain terms which I have described. As far as the rest of the ordering, except that order, is concerned, I assure my hon. Friend that there will be absolute fairness between the various yards which submit bids. I hope that that reassures my hon. Friend.