HC Deb 15 April 1981 vol 3 cc140-1W
Mr. McMahon

asked the Prime Minister whether she is satisfied that the measures to reduce the level of unemployment in the Govan area of Glasgow, referred to in her answer of 10 April, Official Report, column 355, are adequate to meet the special needs of the shipbuilding industry.

The Prime Minister

In deciding that the West of Scotland should receive the highest priority for Government assistance we took account of needs arising from the contraction of employment at Govan Shipbuilders and other yards on the Clyde.