§ Mr. Gordon Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether, in relation to the proposed rig order, he will direct the British National Oil Corporation to guarantee to Marathon the outstanding £500,000 which the work force has undertaken to save by way of increased productivity.
§ Dr. MabonI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to him on 9 November 1978.—[Vol. 957, c.295]. The outcome of continuing discussions, involving potential part-users of the rig, the Scottish Office and my own Department, cannot be anticipated. Productivity at the Marathon yard is only one of the aspects of this complex issue currently under consideration between the parties.