§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the level of subsidy per employee of British Shipbuilders, including intervention fund money.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThe number employed in BS is 70,000 and of these 30,750 are employed on naval shipbuilding which is profitable. The subsidy element of British Shipbuilders' £185 million external finance limit for the current year is estimated at £140 million, which represents about £3,600 per head for the 39,250 men engaged on non-naval activities.