§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will state how many Scottish shipyards capable of building supply ships for the North Sea oil industry have tendered for new ships this year, and how many have been successful.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantApart from companies in which the Government have a direct financial interest, my Department364W does not receive details of shipbuilder's tenders. We do know, however, that this year one Scottish shipbuilder has received an order for two supply vessels.