§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether the resources of the shipbuilding intervention fund will be available for the new generation of North Sea emergency and fire-fighting vessels for British owners so that they may be constructed in British shipyards; and what action he is taking to achieve this.
§ Mr. KaufmanNo commitment to the use of funds can be made in advance of a specific application. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy is keeping me informed about future anticipated requirements in this field.