§ Dame Irene Wardasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that the River Tyne is the principal ship-repairing river in the United Kingdom; and whether, in making finance available for dry docks, he will give priority to expansion on the Tyne.
Mr. AmoryYes, I am aware of the importance of the Tyne in the field of ship-repairing. All applications for assistance from Development Areas, including the Tyne, will be considerd on their merits.