§ Mr. Lambieasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will now announce his detailed proposals for bringing forward public sector shipbuilding orders.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallI have nothing to add to my reply to a similar question from the right hon. Member for Manchester, Ardwick (Mr. Kaufman) on 6 November 1979.—[Vol. 973, c.139.]
§ Mr. Lambieasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with British Shipbuilders concerning Government assistance for potential orders for Ailsa shipyard.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallDiscussions with British Shipbuilders about Government assistance for potential orders are commercially confidential.
§ Mr. Lambieasked the Secretary of State for Industry what forms of Government aid he is ready to make available to assist Ailsa shipyard to obtain further orders.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallMy hon. Friend's statement of 23 July to the House sets out the substantial support being provided to all our shipbuilding yards.