HC Deb 10 December 1979 vol 975 c459W
26. Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will now make a statement on the future of the ship repair industry in Great Britain.

Mr. Michael Marshall

The ship repair industry remains in the grip of recession. The proposals in the Shipbuilding Industry Bill to extend the home credit scheme to conversions and alterations will be of benefit.