§ 62. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will consider introducing legislation whereby ship owners have to repair a percentage of ships registered in Great Britain in British yards.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantNo, I do not think this would be practicable.
§ 63. Mr. Tilneyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has for those in the ship-repairing industry on Merseyside at present on stand-by.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantI hope that the measures proposed in the Industry Bill, for example regional development grant for which ship repair will be eligible, will assist the industry's competitive position.