§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the current financial assistance given to yards producing offshore installations; whether these match the new Norwegian package where 80 per cent. credit over 12 years will be available; and, if not, what action he will take to restore parity.
§ Mr. GrayYards sited in the assisted areas of the United Kingdom may of course continue to be eligible for the regional aids administered by the Department of Industry. Apart from the incentives available to industry generally, no144W that one is in preparation. Such programmes are submitted to me in confidence.