§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will define the considerations underlying the decision to suspend financial support for Harland and Wolff.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThere has been no such decision. Indeed, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House during the debate on 4th June—[Vol. 874, c. 1046.]—that the Government had confirmed the decision announced by the previous Government in December 1973 to provide further support to the company. I shall be making a further statement as soon as possible.