§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Aviation what representations he has received from the Government-nominated directors of Short Brothers and Harland; whether he is aware of the widespread disquiet in that company; and whether he will make a definitive statement on its future as an aircraft producer.
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§ Mr. MulleyI have had talks with the Chairman and one other Government-nominated director, and discussed with them the difficulties which the company is facing owing to the prospective fall in the workload of its aircraft division. I shall be making a statement about the future of Shorts when the House debates the report of the Plowden Committee.