§ Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Aviation whether, as a result of his visit to Short Brothers and Harland, he will now make a statement on the Government's plans for placing new aircraft construction work with the company and for diversifying the company's production in order to maintain employment in its factories.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsMy visit has left me in no doubt of the urgency of this problem. If it becomes possible to provide new aircraft work I will make an early statement. As regards diversifying the company's production, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given him by my right hon. Friend the First Secretary of State on 20th May.