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recruiting and retaining labour. It will be necessary to continue
and intensify measures to improve recruitment and productivity if
the Dockyards are successfully to undertake their planned programmes.
28. In 1975-6, refitting and refuelling of nuclear submarines will
be the major task at both Chatham and Rosyth. Chatham has recently
become capable of refitting two nuclear submarines at the same time
(dual streaming). Rosyth will continue to specialise in the nuclear-
powered Polaris vessels. Both yards will also undertake surface
ship refits. The programme for Portsmouth includes one major refit
and two normal refits of guided-missile destroyers, the normal
refit of the cruiser HMS Tiger, frigate refits and a dual-stream
programme of conventional submarine refits. Devonport will continue
to undertake the major share of Leander class frigate refits. Its
programme will also include the normal refit of the assault ship
HMS Fearless, conventional submarine refits and nuclear submarine
dockings. Gibraltar Dockyard will continue with a programme of
refits of frigates and coastal minesweepers.
undertake work during 1975-6 on a variety of other vessels and craft,
including the refits of some Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels at
Devonport and Chatham, assistance in new construction for the Royal
Navy and other work for civil customers.
29.
The Dockyards will also
Improvements to management systems include new procedures for
dockyard resources allocation, refit planning and production control.
Action is being taken to introduce a separate Dockyard Vote into
the Defence Estimates for 1976-77. This will provide a clearer line
of accountability from the Dockyard organisation to Parliament
and an added stimulus to efficiency.
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