British Shipbuilders

HC Deb 28 April 1977 vol 930 cc400-1W

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) how many offices of British Shipbuilders are to be designated; and where they are;

(2) why it is necessary for the administration of British Shipbuilders to be conducted from two separate office locations.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I have nothing to add to my right hon. Friend's answer on 20th April to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Wallsend (Mr. Garrett)—[Vol. 930, c.96–7].

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the cost to public funds of the running of each office of British Shipbuilders.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The cost of running their offices will be borne by British Shipbuilders.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the expected cost of the London office of British Shipbuilders; where it is to be situated; what rates will be paid on its premises; how many staff will be employed there; and what functions will be performed there.

Mr. Les Huckfield

These will be matters for British Shipbuilders.