§ 59. Mr. Steeleasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what steps he is taking to ensure the continuance of the development and production of the Denny hovercraft in Dumbarton.
Mr. PriceThe National Research Development Corporation, which is responsible for the development of civil hovercraft, is maintaining close touch with the efforts of the liquidator to find buyers for the assets of the firm which has been developing the hovercraft in Dumbarton. As the hon. Member will be aware, the Board of Trade are making use of their powers under the Local Employment Acts to encourage new employment in Dumbarton.