HC Deb 03 November 1969 vol 790 c21W
61. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Technology what action has been taken by the Shipbuilding Industry Board to promote the construction of the manufacture of large marine engines; and what financial assistance is being provided.

Dr. Ernest A. Davies

The Shipbuilding Industry Board described the policy of concentration of production which it is pursuing in its first Annual Report. Grants totalling £28,000 towards consultants' reports were made in 1967–68 and grants totalling £132,000 for reorganisation in 1968–69.