HC Deb 23 November 1978 vol 958 cc690-1W
Mr. Terry Walker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will authorise additional payments on account of compensation for the nationalisation of the aircraft and shipbuilding industries.

Mr. Kaufman

My right hon. Friend has reviewed the possibility of further payments on account of compensation in the context of the stage now reached in negotiations with the stockholders' representatives. In the light of this review my right hon. Friend has authorised payments on account totalling £37.70 million as listed below. These payments cover all the companies for which compensation has yet to be settled. lating the sale of horses for slaughter as horsemeat (A) in Great Britain and (B) for export.

Mr. Strang

My right hon. Friend the Minister is satisfied that we have the necessary powers to safeguard the welfare of horses and ponies in these circumstances.