HC Deb 20 July 1993 vol 229 cc129-30W
Mr. Hutton

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the extent of implementation of the seventh directive on aid to the shipbuilding industry in each member state of the European Community.

Mr. Sainsbury

The seventh directive on aid to shipbuilding provides a framework for regulating the amount of investment and operating aid to the industry. Member states may provide operating aid up to the ceiling imposed by the Commission each year.