§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Industry what will be the effect for the United Kingdom of the recent adoption by the Council of Ministers of the fifth directive on aid to the shipbuilding industry.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThe fifth directive continues the framework for shipbuilding aids for EEC member States established by the fourth directive. It is an essential element in ensuring that shipbuilding subsidies are progressively reduced and that industries make progress towards viability.