§ Mr. Prescottasked the Secretary of State for Employment what changes he intends to make to the management and ownership of the assets of the Fort William underwater training centre; when he intends to make the changes and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter Morrison[pursuant to his reply, 15 May 1981]: The aim of my Department and the Manpower Services Commission is to transfer, at the earliest opportunity, financial and management responsibility for this centre to the offshore industry. On this basis, discussions with the industry, including consideration of the ownership of the centre's assets, are at an advanced stage but are not yet complete. I intend to make a statement on the outcome of these negotiations when they are concluded.