HC Deb 25 May 1999 vol 332 c125W
11. Mr. Sarwar

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the prospects for shipbuilding and related industries on Clydeside. [84137]

Dr. Reid

Three of the four shipyards on the Clyde have healthy order books. A Task Force has been appointed by the Under-Secretary, my noble Friend Lord Macdonald to help identify potential purchasers for the fourth yard, Kvaerner Govan, and has achieved real progress towards this end.

From 1 July 1999, economic development will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.