UPPER CLYDE SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED

HC Deb 24 June 1971 vol 819 cc350-1W

Q18. Mr. Millan

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his official meeting with the Scottish Trades Union Congress on 21st June.

Q19. Mr. McCartney

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Limited, following his meeting with the Scottish Trades Union Congress on 21st June.

The Prime Minister

The deputation from the Scottish Trades Union Congress expressed to me their concern about the future of shipbuilding on the Upper Clyde. In reply I set out the facts of the situation, pointing out that there was no indication of when the company could be expected to return to solvency. I emphasised that the Government wished to maintain shipbuilding on the Upper Clyde; and that measures were being taken, in conjunction with the provisional liquidator, to keep the work force intact while the team of advisers investigated the possibilities for reconstruction.