HC Deb 01 April 1977 vol 929 c288W
Mrs. Chalker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what are the criteria on which Merseyside meets those already determined for the headquarters of British Shipbuilders; and what other factors need to be determined before a decision is taken.

Mr. Les Huckfield

It has been made clear that the headquarters of British Shipbuilders will be located in an assisted area with a tradition of shipbuilding.