HC Deb 31 October 1980 vol 991 cc395-6W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what attitude has been adopted by Her Majesty's Government to the EEC draft directive on shipbuilding, document 9866/80, of 25 September; and what financial provision is expected to be made.

Mr. Michael Marshall

The draft directive has been welcomed in principle by the Government. The draft directive does not of itself involve any charge on public funds.