§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what future orders he anticipates will be attracted to Harland and Wolff Ltd. and Short 199W Brothers and Harland Ltd. in 1978–79 and 1979–80.
§ Mr. ConcannonIt is not possible to make a reliable prediction as to future orders which these companies will be able to secure. Much will depend on world market conditions, price, delivery, and demand. I am satisfied, however, that each company is energetically pursuing every realistic prospect of winning new work.