§ 19. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many firms and what types of firms desirous of erecting new factories have had their attention directed by the Commissioner for the Special Areas in Scotland to the old Caird Shipyard in Greenock; and whether he has any suggestion to make regarding the utilisation of that site?
§ Mr. ElliotI am informed by the Commissioner that he has brought the old Caird Shipyard to the notice of three firms in search of a site requiring dockyard accommodation and that the attention of various Government Departments has also been drawn to the site. The Commissioner will continue, as opportunity arises, to bring it to the notice of firms for whom it is thought likely to be suitable.
§ Mr. GibsonCan the right hon. Gentleman say what are the prospects of this site being used in the near future?
§ Mr. ElliotI am afraid not.