HC Deb 17 April 1975 vol 890 c147W
Mr. Molyneaux

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he intends to publish the report of the Harland and Wolff project team on which recent Government decisions were based.

Mr. Orme

I told the House on 22nd July 1974—[Vol. 877, c. 1060–1063]—that there was to be a comprehensive review. A project team, consisting of career civil servants, was accordingly appointed to examine the affairs of the company and advise on all aspects of the acquisition of the Government's shareholding in Harland and Wolff Limited. Their advice, which has been given in successive reports and discussions is subject to the normal convention of confidentiality as between civil servants and Ministers and it is not intended to publish it.