Short Brothers and Harland (Hansard, 20 January 1971)

§ 12. Mr. Onslow
asked the Minister of Aviation Supply if he will now make a statement on the recapitalisation of Short Brothers and Harland.

§ Mr. Corfield
Not yet, Sir. The reconstruction of the company is currently being considered. I will make a statement in due course.

§ Mr. Onslow
Is my right hon. Friend aware that the House hopes that he will be in a position to make that statement soon and that it will be of such kind that it will not be necessary for us to provide any further public money for this company?

§ Mr. Corfield
I entirely share those sentiments.

§ Mr. John Wells
Is there any intention of giving any restitution to Mr. Wrangham for the disgraceful treatment he had at the hands of the right hon. Member for Bristol, South-East (Mr. Benn)?

§ Mr. Corfield
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Dalyell
What is the difference between helping Rolls-Royce and helping Short Brothers and Harland?

§ Mr. Corfield
That may be clearer if the hon. Gentleman will await the outcome of these considerations.

§ Mr. McMaster
Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind, in expediting this decision, the importance to the employment situation in Northern Ireland of the work done at Shorts?

§ Mr. Corfield
Yes, Sir.