HC Deb 17 November 1977 vol 939 c307W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how much money the Government made available to British Shipbuilders from the Shipbuilding Intervention Fund to help them to obtain an order for 24 ships from Poland.

Mr. Les Huckfield

It is not my practice to disclose the amount of assistance provided from the Shipbuilding Intervention Fund for particular contracts.

Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is able to announce any further appointments to the Board of British Shipbuilders.

Mr. Kaufman

Mr. Maurice Elderfield has accepted an invitation to become a full time member of the Board of British Shipbuilders. Mr. Elderfield will serve as Finance Member and his appointment will take effect from 1st December 1977.

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