HC Deb 30 January 1978 vol 943 cc62-3W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the Government's policy towards the EEC draft Fourth Directive on Aid to Shipbuilding; and what plans he has progressively to reduce the United Kingdom Intervention Fund aid to production.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (Mr. Clarke) on 15th December 1977.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total amount which has been committed from the Shipbuilding Intervention Fund up to 27th January 1978.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the statement by my right hon. Friend on 12th December, since when there has been no significant change in the position.—[Vol. 941, c. 69.]