§ Mr. Boothasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will withhold any permit for the export of the partially completed jack-up flare tower and link bridge being constructed for Shell Company Limited at the Weldit yard in Barrow-in-Furness, pending inquiries to ascertain whether arrangements can be made with the receiver for the completion of the work in the yard.
§ Mr. TebbitJack-up flare towers or link bridges are not subject to export control under the Export of Goods (Control) Order 1978. The question of my withholding an export licence does not therefore arise.