HC Deb 17 November 1976 vol 919 c611W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) if his Minister of State consulted the management of Scottish Aviation before he stated in the House on 8th November that the company was in a particularly grave situation and that only the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Bill would save it; and if he will make a statement; (2) what assurances he has given to Scottish Aviation about the future of the company in the event of its being nationalised.

Mr. Kaufman

My understanding from the firm is that additional work is urgently needed to avoid further substantial reductions in manpower. However, as my right hon. Friend told the House on 29th JuneWe and the Organising Committee see a continuing future for aircraft work at Prestwick. The Scottish Aviation work force is skilled and flexible, and is well equipped to play a vigorous and distinctive role in British Aerospace ".—[Vol. 914, c. 237]

That remains the position.