§ 50. Mr. Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what consultation he has had with Messrs. C. H. Bailey Limited, ship repairers, about their intentions following their purchase of blocks of the shares of Mountstuart Dry Docks Limited; and if he will make a statement of the effect of a takeover or merger on the employment of shin-repair workers in Cardiff, Barry and Newport.
§ Mr. HeathI have had no consultation with Messrs. Bailey. I am not aware of any grounds on which I could property do so, but I will gladly consider any information provided by the hon. Gentleman.