§ 31. Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has yet reached a decision on the request by British Shipbuilders for special emergency help.
§ Mr. Norman LamontAs I told the House in the debate on the British Shipbuilders borrowing powers order, the Government are prepared to consider help to BS on a case-by-case basis. We have also requested an extension of the intervention fund on 31 October. The Government take the view that any further help for BS must be considered in the context of the overall business and the corporate plan. The Government are discussing this with the corporation.