§ Q7. Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Prime Minister what effect the Government's decisions on shipbuilding have had and are planned to have on employment in shipbuilding on the Tyne, Wear and Tees, respectively.
§ Q36. Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Prime Minister what effect the Government's policies on shipbuilding will have had on shipbuilding employment in Scotland by 4 May 1980.
§ The Prime MinisterOur policy is to continue financial support for British 601W Shipbuilders for a period of two years while it takes the measures necessary to achieve viability. Employment prospects in the shipbuilding industry will depend on its success in doing so.