§ 53. Mr. Juddasked the Secretary of State for Defence what study he has made of the recent report by the employment study group comprised of members appointed by Portsmouth and neighbouring trades unions and trades councils on the future implications of the drift from industrial employment in Portsmouth Dockyard, a copy of which has been sent to him; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. David OwenI am arranging for a full study of the report to be undertaken and I will write to my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth, West (Mr. Judd) when this has been completed.