HC Deb 08 February 1972 vol 830 cc340-1W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures he now proposes to promote the competitiveness and prosperity of the shipbuilding and ship repairing industry in Great Britain.

Mr. Ridley

This is a matter for all those who work in the industry, but the Government's massive reflationary measures will result in greater economic growth from which these industries will benefit; the shipbuilding industry also benefits from substantial direct Government financial assistance.