HC Deb 06 June 1967 vol 747 c152W
33. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Technology what progress has been made by the Shipbuilding Industry Board in promoting mergers and the reorganisation of shipyards; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dell

The Shipbuilding Industry Board is co-operating with firms in the industry in planning shipbuilding groups, and in recent weeks two working parties have been set up, one by five firms on the Upper Clyde and the other by five firms on the Wear.