§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last met the Chairman of Harland and Wolff to discuss the proposed management/ employee buy-out bid; and if he will make a statement.
§ 30. Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the future of Harland and Wolff.
§ Mr. Tom KingI last met the chairman of Harland and Wolff on Monday to discuss his proposal for a management-led buy-out. Other discussions with possible acquirers are also continuing. It is clear that under public ownership there can be no future for the yard and it is therefore a matter of urgency to try and achieve a private sector solution to Harland and Wolff's problems.