HC Deb 18 October 1971 vol 823 c21W
25. Mr. Willey

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement on his discussions with the banks about the provision of additional finance for orders placed in United Kingdom shipyards.

Sir J. Eden

The banks under arrangements made with the Bank of England have agreed to provide the additional finance which will be required for the proposed new limit of £1,000 million.