§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry how much money from the shipbuilding intervention fund is to be used in the sale of three SD18 cargo vessels to Pakistan; and if he will make a statement on his talks with the EEC Commission to secure its views on this subsidy.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldNegotiations for a possible order for these ships are still in progress. Assistance from the intervention fund is, however, expected to be required and the EEC Commission is being consulted.