§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assurances he has received from the shipbuilding 417W unions that they will co-operate in the reconstructed yards on the Clyde; and what reserve powers he retains in the public interest should the unions fail to so.
§ Mr. John DaviesIt is for Govan Shipbuilders to secure assurances of co-operation from the shipbuilding unions. As I told the House on 28th February, I am prepared to propose legislation to carry through the project once I have confirmation that satisfactory agreements with the unions have been reached.—[Vol. 832, c. 51.]