§ Mr. James Hillasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the general rundown on the ship-repairing industry in the Southampton area; and what aid will he given to ensure further repair work.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantWhile I have no plans to provide aid for the industry in the Southampton area or the ship repair industry as a whole I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Mr. Tilney).