§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a 204W statement of his intentions in respect of the Shipbuilding (Redundancy Payments) Act in the light of recent announcements by British Shipbuilders concerning River Thames Shiprepairers Ltd.
Mr. Adam ButleMy right hon. Friend is well aware of the need for an urgent decision on this matter and hopes to be able to make an announcement very shortly.