§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Industry what approaches have been made to his Department by the consortium headed by Sir kin Stewart for financial aid or otherwise, under the Industry Act or other legislation, to help the consortium in the purchase of, or with development capital for, the Selby Yards of Drypool Engineering (in Receivership) Limited.
§ Mr. KaufmanSir Iain Stewart has approached my Department and confidential discussions are in progress.