§ 120. Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Aviation how he proposes to maintain employment at the present level until 1970 in Messrs. Short Brothers and Harland; and if he will give the details of his plans.
§ 121. Captain Orrasked the Minister of Aviation what plans he has to keep intact, at the previous level the design team of Messrs. Short Brothers and Harland.
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§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI have nothing at present to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Belfast, East (Mr. McMaster) on Wednesday, 3rd February.
§ 122. Mr. Pounderasked the Minister of Aviation what consultations he held with Messrs Short Brothers and Harland before deciding to buy the C130 aircraft.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsMessrs. Short Brothers and Harland submitted proposals for a new version of the Belfast; these were examined carefully before a decision to buy C130Es was taken.
§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Minister of Aviation whether he will give an assurance that the labour force of Short Brothers and Harland will not fall below 6,000 during the rest of the decade, as previously announced on 19th March, 1964; and if he will make a statement on the future prospects of the firm.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI have nothing at present to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Belfast, East (Mr. McMaster) on 3rd February.