HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 cc335-6W
72. Mr McMaster

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what steps he is taking in co-operation with the Government of Northern Ireland, to establish new industries in Ulster; and what consultation he has been having with leading British manufacturing companies to encourage such diversification, in order to help meet the problems created by the recent serious rise in unemployment.

Mr. Shore

As regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to him by the then Minister of State on 11th August last. As regards the second part of the Question, my right hon. Friend's responsibilities relate to the future of Short Brothers and Harland and on this there is at the moment nothing to add to what is said in answer to the hon. Member's previous Question today.—[Vol. 733, c. 1860.]